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Bending Branches Catalyst canoe paddle = bent


MEET THE CATALYST:
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).
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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. (21 x 48 cm.)
Surface area
118 sq. in. (761 sq. cm.)
Blade: Red Alder, Maple, Roasted Basswood, Basswood
Protection: Full Rockgard® 4 oz. Fiberglass
Shaft
Shaft 11° Bent
Material: Solid Basswood
Length
48
50
52
54
56
Grip: Classic Palm Grip

River Basin Canoe & Kayak

13038 Hwy 61 North 
Burlington, IA
319-752-1857 or 1-800-RIVER-12
iowapaddler@yahoo.com
Spring hours:
Fridays 1 PM - 6 PM
Saturdays 10 AM - 6 PM
Sundays noon - 4 PM

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