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River/Whitewater Paddles Canoeing.com Definition: These paddles have shorter, wider, square blades with a stiffer flex, making them more efficient for the quick power strokes like draws and prys required in whitewater. The blades tend to be at least 8" wide, typically no longer than 21" and are lightweight and durable. The characteristics of these paddles make them ideal for the fast and whitewater conditions of rivers and streams, shorter day trips on flat-water, or even entry-level paddling. Traditional blade styles include; beavertail, Sugar-island, and whitewater.
COMPOSITE:
Product Blade Avg. Lengths Mfr. Price*
Bell Canoe Works Whitewater Stick 7.75" x 19.5"
N/A
54", 56", 58", 60" $326.70
Werner Bandit Carbon 7.9" x 19.3"
23 oz
48", 50", 52", 54", 56", 58", 60", 62" $190.00
Werner Bandit 7.9" x 19.3"
25 oz
48", 50", 52", 54", 56", 58", 60", 62" $155.00
Carlisle Standard Paddle 8" x 20"
34 oz
51", 54", 57", 60", N/A
Bell Canoe Works Voodoo Straight Shaft 8.25" x 20.5"
N/A
52", 54", 56", 58", 60" $259.00
Werner Nantahala 8.5" x 21.7"
26 oz
48", 50", 52", 54", 56", 58", 60", 62" $155.00
Mitchell Premier Curved 8" x 20"
23oz
54", 56", 58", 60", 62" $260.00 $229.95
WOOD:
Product Blade Avg. Lengths Mfr. Price*
Bending Branches Arrow 7.3" x 20"
28 oz
52", 54", 56", 58", 60", 62"
N/A
Sawyer Sprite Special (SPRY) 7.5" x 14"
19 oz
N/A
N/A
Sawyer Sprite Cruiser (SCRY) 7.5" x 17"
21 oz
N/A
N/A
Bending Branches Sun Shadow ST 8" x 20"
22 oz
52", 54", 56", 58", 60" N/A
Sawyer Cedar Egret (MBSSC) 8" x 20"
22 oz
N/A
N/A
Bending Branches Espresso ST 8" x 20"
18 oz
52", 54", 56", 58", 60" N/A
Bending Branches Explorer Plus 8" x 20"
23 oz
52", 54", 56", 58", 60" N/A
Bending Branches Expedition Plus 8" x 20"
28 oz
52", 54", 56", 58", 60" N/A
Sawyer Cruiser (SC8) 8" x 22"
22 oz
N/A
N/A
Grey Owl Sugar Island 8" x 22.5"
28 oz
52", 54", 56", 58", 60", 62", 64", 66" N/A
Carlisle Scout N/A
23 oz
54", 57", 60", 63" $52.00
Grey Owl Hammerhead 8.25" x 19"
29 oz
54", 56", 58", 60", N/A
Bell Canoe Works Touring Special Straight Shaft 8.25" x 20.5"
N/A
52", 54", 56", 58", 60" $246.20
Bell Canoe Works Northwind Straight Shaft 8.5" x 20.5"
N/A
52", 54", 56", 58", 60" $101.40
Sawyer Rogue Whitewater (SMBR) 8.5" x 21"
28 oz
N/A
N/A
Sawyer Stingray™ Whitewater (SMBF) 8.5" x 21"
29 oz
N/A
N/A
Sawyer Canyon Guide Whitewater (SMBC) 8.5" x 21"
30 oz
N/A
N/A
Mitchell Open Boat 7.75" x 20"
28oz
54", 56", 58", 60", 62" $140.00 $129.95
* Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price, subject to change, see manufacturer web site for details. Prices listed in U.S. Dollars.
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