Bending Branches Horizon Canoe Paddle – Lam-Lok Durability, Expedition Ready
The Bending Branches Horizon is a composite expedition canoe paddle built for backcountry durability and confidence in rough conditions. With a 100% carbon shaft and compression-molded fiberglass blade reinforced with Lam-Lok™ edge protection, it’s engineered to handle rocky landings, long wilderness trips, and up to Class III whitewater while staying light in the hand.
Horizon delivers a powerful, precise stroke thanks to its high-surface-area blade and stiff carbon shaft, yet weighs just 23 oz (652 g). A hooked, shatter-resistant T-grip gives excellent control for technical maneuvers, ferries, and tight lines when the river gets demanding.
Built for Backcountry & Whitewater Tripping
Designed specifically for Class I–III whitewater and multi-day expedition routes, the Horizon lets you run rivers and cover flatwater miles with the same paddle. The large blade pulls solid water each stroke for loaded canoes, while the carbon shaft keeps swing weight low so you can paddle all day without feeling beat up.
Lam-Lok™ Edge Protection
The compression-molded fiberglass blade is wrapped with rows of aramid stitching at the tip—Bending Branches’ patent-pending Lam-Lok™ edge protection. This construction helps resist delamination, impact, and abrasion so your blade keeps its integrity through rocky shallows, eddy lines, and repeated landings.
Key Features & Specifications
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Use: Expedition and backcountry canoe trips; designed for Class I–III whitewater and rugged routes
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Shaft Material: 100% carbon straight shaft for stiffness and low swing weight
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Blade Material: Compression-molded fiberglass with aramid Lam-Lok™ edge protection
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Blade Size: 8.125" × 19.25" (127.5 sq in / 822.5 sq cm)
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Grip: Hooked, shatter-resistant plastic T-grip for secure control
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Weight: 23 oz (652 g)
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Lengths: 52"–62" in 2" increments
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Edge Protection: Lam-Lok™ patent-pending stitched edge resists impact, abrasion, and delamination
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Best For: Wilderness tripping, technical river travel, guiding, and paddlers who need one paddle for both flatwater and whitewater
Available Through AQ Outdoors Calgary and Edmonton
Find the Bending Branches Horizon Canoe Paddle at AQ Outdoors in Edmonton and Calgary. Get expert canoe-tripping advice, Canadian inventory, and fast nationwide shipping.
If you need a tough, composite expedition canoe paddle that can handle rocky rivers and long days on the water, the Horizon is built to go the distance.