Bending Branches Catalyst Paddle
The Catalyst is our new sustainable canoe paddle. Handcrafted from a combination of basswood, roasted basswood, red alder, and maple remnants from our first-quality paddles, we're giving new life to what might have gone to waste. Not only is this paddle sparking change in our company as we make sustainable practices a priority, we hope the Catalyst sparks change in your own community. $5 from every paddle purchased will be donated to American Rivers non-profit. The construction of the wood remnants means each blade layout is slightly unique.
At 24 oz., the Catalyst is day trip ready. Designed for comfort with an ovalized shaft and a classic palm grip, this lightweight paddle will stand up to hours of paddling. The Catalyst exceeds our strength testing standards with full Rockgard® coverage and a 4 oz. fiberglass wrap. Ideal for flatwater, it's all smooth paddling from here with the Catalyst. Hand-crafted in Osceola, Wisconsin. The Catalyst 11 is available in lengths of 48 inches to 56 inches (in 2-inch increments).
FEATURES:
• Reuses excess material
• Unique blade layouts
• Help support a worthy cause: $5 from every paddle purchased will be donated to American Rivers
• Strength-testing verified
• Hand-crafted in Osceola, Wisconsin
• Classic palm grip
• Classic teardrop blade shape
• Full Rockgard® protection
BLADE SIZE 8.1" x 19" in.
SURFACE AREA 118 sq. in.
BLADE Red Alder, Maple, Roasted Basswood, Basswood
PROTECTION Full Rockgard® 4 oz. Fiberglass
SHAFT 11° Bent
SHAFT MATERIAL Solid Basswood
GRIP Classic Palm Grip
WEIGHT 24 oz.
WEIGHT VARIATIONDue 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.