Bending Branches Explorer Plus Canoe Paddle
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Bending Branches Explorer Plus Canoe Paddle
Built For Wilderness Tripping
A favorite for wilderness tripping and flat-water paddling, the Explorer Plus is engineered to withstand heavy use trip after trip.
- Straight-shaft freestyle design
- Ideal for flat water
- Freestyle palm grip
Fiberglass-Wrapped Wood Blade
The seven-laminate basswood and roasted basswood blade is reinforced with a 4 oz. fiberglass covering for serious durability without sacrificing that super-straight feel.
- Basswood & roasted basswood
- 4 oz. fiberglass blade wrap
- Full Rockgard tip protection
Durable Ovalized Shaft
A rugged 18-laminate ovalized shaft delivers strength and a comfortable, controlled grip through every stroke.
- 18-laminate ovalized shaft
- 126 sq. in. blade surface
- 23 oz. paddle weight
What paddlers say
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Full specifications
- Shaft
- Straight
- Shaft Material
- 18 Laminate, Ovalized
- Blade Material
- Basswood and Roasted Basswood
- Blade Size (in.)
- 8.1 x 19
- Blade Surface Area (sq. in.)
- 126
- Weight (oz.)
- 23
Everything you need to launch day one
About this paddle
A trusted companion for wilderness tripping and flatwater paddling, the Bending Branches Explorer Plus combines a seven-laminate basswood and roasted basswood blade with a 4 oz. fiberglass wrap for exceptional durability on heavy-use adventures. The ovalized 18-laminate shaft paddles super straight, making it a top pick for paddlers who demand precision and reliability on the water.
Specifications
- Shaft: Straight
- Grip: Freestyle Palm Grip
- Shaft Material: 18-laminate, ovalized
- Blade Material: Basswood and Roasted Basswood with 4 oz. fiberglass covering
- Blade Size: 8.1" × 19"
- Blade Surface Area: 126 sq. in.
- Weight: 23 oz. (based on 50" measurement; natural wood density may cause ±10% variance)
- Rockgard: Full Black
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