paddles A B C D E F
BADGER PADDLES
BADGER CUB (A)
www.badgerpaddles.com • $45
Badger loves to get kids (and cubs) excited about paddling and the outdoors, so they offer their solid-wood Cub paddles in a variety of finishes, including natural or vibrant WaterColours tints. Their color tints are water-based, non-toxic and fun. Choose from red, blue, green, pink, purple, turquoise, yellow, orange, multicolored and even black. Note: Depth of color will vary in each paddle due to nat- ural variations in the wood and grain. Cub paddles are varnished.
MATERIALS: POPLAR AND TULIP • LENGTH: 46”/48” BADGER PADDLES
BADGER-TRIPPER (B)
www.badgerpaddles.com • $115–$170
A hybrid paddle, in 2013 Badger took their favorite aspects from their original BadgerPaw and Tripper designs and combined them into one. The result is an extremely fluid, quiet and aesthetically pleasing paddle, named the Badger-Tripper. This design is a top choice for trippers or those who spend most of their day in the canoe. Available finishes include oiled, a combination of oiled shaft and varnished blade, or their vibrant WaterColours finish (var- nished). A Badger paddle sock is included.
MATERIALS: CHERRY, ASH, WALNUT AND OTHER HARDWOODS • LENGTH: 54”/57”/60”/63”
BADGER PADDLES
BADGERTAIL (C)
www.badgerpaddles.com • $115–$170
Based on a traditional beavertail, this paddle is a time-proven de- sign and favorite. With a long, wide blade with a lot of surface area to move large amounts of water, this paddle still sits deep enough to be an effective rudder. It’s also great for prying strokes. Because the bulk of the blade’s volume pulls on deeper, more still water—instead of the water that is bubbling and gurgling from your stroke—the paddler’s energy is conserved. A Badger paddle sock is included.
MATERIALS: CHERRY, ASH, WALNUT AND OTHER HARDWOODS • LENGTH: 54”/57”/60”/63”
162 PADDLING BUYER’S GUIDE || Annual 2014
BADGER PADDLES
DIGGER (D)
www.badgerpaddles.com • $125–$190
Because the Digger is a wide, powerful paddle, it is excellent for large lake crossings or when you need to really dig in. It’s a popular paddle for camps where traveling speed tends to be a competition. The Digger is the paddle for when you need extra power on a lake or river. This paddle’s wide blade must be cut from a larger blank. Available finishes include oiled, a combination of oiled shaft and varnished blade, or their vibrant WaterColours finish (varnished). A Badger paddle sock is included.
MATERIALS: CHERRY, ASH, WALNUT AND OTHER HARDWOODS • LENGTH: 54”/57”/60”/63”
BADGER PADDLES
SLIVER (E)
www.badgerpaddles.com • $115–$170
Long and thin, much like a sliver, this versatile solid-wood paddle is great for soloing, style paddling or tandem tripping. The Sliver’s fine edges make it a great paddle for those who have a tendency towards underwater recovery strokes. This is a favorite design in the Badger set. Available finishes include oiled, combination of oiled shaft and varnished blade, or Badger’s vibrant WaterColours (var- nished). A Badger paddle sock is included.
MATERIALS: CHERRY, ASH, WALNUT AND OTHER HARDWOODS • LENGTH: 54”/57”/60”/63”
BENDING BRANCHES LIMITED EDITION
“A” SERIES (F)
www.bendingbranches.com • $240 NEW FOR 2014
This is no run-of-the-woodshop paddle. It’s the most hands-on, hand- crafted paddle Bending Branches has ever made. The double-bend de- sign and ovalized shaft make every stroke more comfortable and more efficient. With the ergonomically angled grip that aligns with your wrist and forearm, you’re guaranteed to have a more comfortable feel.
MATERIALS: BASSWOOD • LENGTH: 48”/50”/52”/54” • AVERAGE WEIGHT: 21 OZ
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