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Canoeing.com Definition: Manufactured with durability in mind, the blades of these paddles are wider and shorter and have a stiffer flex for increased stroke efficiency. Blades are at least 8” wide, typically no longer than 21", and the styles include beavertail, Sugar-island, and the squared-off styles of the river/whitewater and racing paddles.
COMPOSITE:
Product
Blade
Dimensions
Avg.
Weight
Lengths
Mfr. Price*
Carlisle Economy Paddle
8" x 20"
30 oz
48", 51", 54", 57", 60", 66"
$20.50
Caviness 400
8" x 22"
N/A
48", 54", 60", 66"
N/A
Caviness 1000
8" x 22"
N/A
48", 54", 60", 66"
N/A
Caviness JP
8" x 22"
N/A
54", 60"
N/A
Caviness Tri-Pak
8" x 22"
N/A
54", 60"
N/A
Werner Rec Canoe
8.5" x 21.7"
28 oz
54", 56", 58", 60", 62"
$105.00
Carlisle Goldenlight Paddle
N/A
30 oz
51", 54", 57", 60"
N/A
WOOD:
Product
Blade
Dimensions
Avg.
Weight
Lengths
Mfr. Price*
Bending Branches Loon
6.75" x 20"
22 oz
51", 54", 57", 60", 63"
N/A
Bending Branches Traveler
6.75" x 20"
22 oz
51", 54", 57", 60"
N/A
Grey Owl Scout
6.75" x 22.5"
22 oz
51", 54", 57", 60"
N/A
Grey Owl Voyageur
7" x 22.5"
26 oz
52", 54", 56", 58", 60", 62", 64", 66"
N/A
Sawyer Special (SP8-FG)
8" x 22"
23 oz
N/A
N/A
Sawyer Voyager (SMBV)
8" x 22"
26 oz
N/A
N/A
Caviness 800BL
8" x N/A
N/A
54", 60", 66"
N/A
Caviness 800R
8" x N/A
N/A
54", 60", 66"
N/A
Caviness 800RL
8" x N/A
N/A
54", 60", 66"
N/A
Carlisle AuSable
N/A
28 oz
36", 42", 48", 54", 60", 66", 72"
N/A
* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, subject to change, see manufacturer web site for details. Prices listed in U.S. Dollars.