How to Choose and Size a Canoe Paddle
With its clean and simple lines, the Loon canoe paddle is a great lightweight recreational wood canoe paddle. It has a comfortable palm grip and a five-laminate blade handcrafted of basswood and maple in Osceola, Wisconsin. For additional protection and durability, the Loon is blade tip is edged with Bending Branches proprietary Rockgard protection. This paddle is shaft is made of solid, ovalized basswood so it is durable but not excessive in weight. The Loon has a classic palm grip so it is comfortable and easy to hold. The Loon canoe paddle is available in lengths from 51 inches to 63 inches (in 3-inch increments).
Specifications
Blade Size: | 6.75 x 19 in. |
Protection: | Partial Rockgard |
Blade: | Basswood Maple |
Shaft Type: | Straight |
Lengths: | 51" 54" 57" 60" 63" |
Shaft Material: | Solid Basswood |
Features: | Ovalized for Comfort |
Grip: | Classic Palm Grip |
Weight: | 20 oz.. |
WEIGHT VARIATION
Due to the varied density of wood, all canoe paddles could have a +/ 10% variance in weight. Paddle weight is based on 54 inch measurements for straight shafts and 50 inch measurements for bent shafts. Extra comfortable grip.