Bending Branches Expedition Plus Straight Canoe Paddle
The most durable paddle from Bending Branches, the Expedition Plus Straight canoe paddle stands up to demanding conditions on long wilderness trips.
- Handcrafted from closed-grain, lightweight and durable hardwoods, the Expedition Plus is a durable paddle for whitewater and expeditionary trips
- Blade is protected with a 4 oz. fiberglass wrap and Rockgard® 6 in. up the shaft for maximum durability
- Rounded blade corners help resist chipping
- Designed to be a heavy-tripping paddle and Class I–III whitewater
- Power T-Grip
- 18-laminate basswood shaft for superior strength and durability
Made in USA.
View all Bending Branches Canoe Paddles| Best Use | Canoeing |
|---|---|
| Blade Construction | Red alder/basswood/roasted basswood |
| Shaft Construction | 18-laminate basswood |
| Blade Size | 19 x 8.2 inches |
| Blade Surface Area (sq. in.) | 126 square inches |
| Grip Type | T-grip |
| Weight | 1 lb. 8 oz. |
| Blade-to-Shaft Offset | Not applicable |
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Great paddle for the BWCA
I was looking for a non-bent shaft paddle for a while and had read some great reviews on the BB Exped + on various BWCA websites. I'm 6'1" and purchased a 58 a couple of years ago for myself. Straight-blade, as I'm typically in the stern. Nice long paddles last summer in the BWCA and I couldn't have been happier. It's a strong and light weight paddle and you can really "feel" the water and the canoe as you work. Purchased a 56 for my wife today. She probably could get by with a 54, but I tend to err on the longer side of a paddle, especially for the bow (keep your fingers from jamming the gunnels). I highly recommend these paddles for the paddling. Beautiful to look at as well.