The Catalyst is the sustainable canoe paddle, made by hand-laying first quality wood scraps, dedicated to the reuse of excess materials. Handcrafted from a combination of basswood, roasted basswood, red alder, and maple remnants from Bending Branches’first-quality paddles, they’re giving new life to what might have gone to waste. $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

BLADESIZE: 8.1″ x 19″ in. (21 x 48 cm.)SURFACE AREA: 118 sq. in.(761 sq. cm.)BLADE: Red Alder, Maple, Roasted Basswood, & BasswoodPROTECTION: Full Rockgard; 4 oz. Fiberglass
SHAFTSHAFT: 11 BentMATERIAL: Solid BasswoodLENGTH: 48″, 50″, 52″, 54″, 56″
GRIPClassic Palm Grip
WEIGHT24 oz. (680.00g)
WEIGHT VARIATIONDue to the varied density of wood, all canoe paddles could have a +/ 10% variance in weight.Paddle weight is based on 50 inch measurements for bent shafts.

More info

– 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