Bending Branches

Bending Branches Whisper Snap-Button Kayak Paddle

With a durable, no-wobble construction and engineered propulsion efficiency, the Whisper is a great entry-level paddle at a great value. It is built for tooling around the lake or spending...
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Bending Branches Whisper paddle blade
$79.95 USD
210 cm
Lowest Price Guarantee

Caney Fork Outdoors will not be undersold.

We will price match any advertised price from an authorized United States brick-and-mortar or online retailer for the same kayak or qualifying product, including all shipping and any applicable hidden fees. If an authorized U.S. retailer is offering an identical*, in-stock item for less, we will match that total price.

To request a price match, please complete the form below or contact us at:

  • Contact Form: Click To Go To Form
  • Email: helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com
  • Phone: (615) 696-7887
  • Phone: (931) 858-5222
Price Match Requirements

To qualify for a price match, the following conditions must be met:

  • The customer must submit a price match request through the form or contact Caney Fork Outdoors directly with retailer details. The competitor must be an authorized U.S. brick-and-mortar or online retailer.
  • The item must be identical* (new condition, same brand, model, year, size, color, configuration, and specifications).
  • The item must be new and in-stock at the time of the request.
  • The competitor’s price must include all costs, including shipping, handling, any fees, and/or any hidden fees.
  • We reserve the right to verify pricing, availability, shipping charges, and product details.
  • Price match requests must be submitted prior to purchase.
  • We reserve the right to limit quantities to one per customer, per item, per day.
  • Caney Fork Outdoors reserves the final decision on all price match approvals.
  • We do not price match any online prices outside the contiguous United States.
  • We do not price match during major promotional periods, including Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving.
  • We will match our own online pricing for in-store purchases upon request.
What We Do NOT Price Match

Caney Fork Outdoors will not honor price matches for:

  • Percentage-off promotions or Buy One Get One Free offers without a specific final price
  • Auctions or membership-based pricing sites
  • Previously placed orders
  • Promotions requiring purchase to receive a gift card
  • Instant rebates, mail-in rebates, or financing offers
  • Closeout, clearance, liquidation, going-out-of-business sales, or misprinted advertisements
  • Any pricing that cannot be verified or is not publicly available at the time of request
Information Needed To Price Match:
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  • Company Name: Enter in the company that has the product in question.
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Damage Free Guarantee

At Caney Fork Outdoors, we work with top-tier freight carriers across the country to ensure your kayak arrives quickly, safely, and ready for the water.

We’ve also partnered with a white-glove delivery service designed to greatly reduce the risk of shipping damage. Because of this enhanced delivery process, you will no longer be required to sign and physically inspect your kayak at delivery. This carrier maintains an exceptional 99.97% damage-free delivery rate, giving you added peace of mind from warehouse to doorstep.

In the rare event that damage does occur, Caney Fork Outdoors will take care of the issue as long as it is reported within 2 hours of delivery and clear photos are submitted via email. If the damage is cosmetic (such as light scratches or minor surface dents) and does not affect performance or structure, we will provide a repair kit when applicable. If you prefer a replacement for cosmetic issues, a 20% restocking fee may apply.

For clarity, “damage” refers to any condition that compromises the structural integrity of the kayak hull or would void the manufacturer’s warranty as confirmed with the vendor.

Bending Branches Warranty

Paddles

Bending Branches guarantees its paddles against manufacturing defects for two years from the date of purchase.

  • Coverage: 2 years from the date of purchase.
  • What it covers: Defects in materials and workmanship. Bending Branches reviews each case and decides what qualifies.
  • How a claim is handled: Repair or replacement. Bending Branches states it honors all reasonable requests.

Wood paddles: a worn-looking Rockgard tip is normal

Every wood paddle is hand dipped in varnish four times, then the drip residue is burnished off the tip. That can leave the Rockgard tip looking worn, and it shows up most on the black tips. It is normal and does not affect how the paddle performs.

Filing a claim

Warranty claims are handled by Bending Branches. Submit yours on their warranty page with photos and a description of the issue, and a Bending Branches representative will respond with next steps.

File a claim and read Bending Branches' full warranty policy.

With a durable, no-wobble construction and engineered propulsion efficiency, the Whisper is a great entry-level paddle at a great value.

It is built for tooling around the lake or spending a day on the river with friends. The two-piece aluminum shaft is controlled comfortably by black grips, and the polypropylene blades handle regular use.

The snug-fitting three-hole snap-button ferrule adjusts to 0 or 60 degrees of feather, left or right hand. Whisper comes in 210cm through 240cm. It is made in the USA and carries a 2-year manufacturing warranty.

Specifications

  • Shaft Material: Aluminum
  • Blade Material: Polypropylene
  • Blade Size: 6.75 x 18 in. (17 x 46 cm)
  • Blade Surface Area: 89 sq. in. (574 sq. cm)
  • Weight: 37 oz. (1,049 g)
  • Ferrule Angles: 0° & 60° (L or R)
  • Lengths: 210, 220, 230, 240 cm
  • Warranty: 2-year manufacturing
  • Made In: USA

Key Features

  • Great Entry-Level Value: A real paddle from a real paddle company at the low end of the line.
  • No-Wobble Construction: Durable, with engineered propulsion efficiency.
  • Two-Piece Aluminum Shaft: Controlled comfortably by black grips.
  • Snug 3-Hole Snap-Button Ferrule: Adjusts to 0° and 60°, left or right hand.
  • Built for Easy Days: Tooling around the lake or a day on the river with friends.
  • 2-Year Warranty: Made in the USA.

Bending Branches Whisper Questions, Answered

What does no-wobble construction mean?

The joint where the two halves meet is snug. A loose ferrule lets the blade twist slightly on every stroke, which wastes effort and gets annoying fast. The Whisper uses the same snug three-hole snap-button design as paddles well above its price.

What length Whisper should I order?

It comes in 210, 220, 230 and 240cm. Wider boats and higher seats need a longer paddle. Narrow recreational kayaks sit at the short end of that range, wide rec boats at the long end. Between two sizes on a wide boat, take the longer one.

Is a cheap paddle a bad idea?

Not this one. Bending Branches builds the Whisper in the same USA shop as the rest of their line and backs it with the same 2-year manufacturing warranty. What you give up moving up the line is weight, and weight only starts to matter once your trips get long.

Whisper or Sunrise Glass?

Same blade, same ferrule, same four lengths. The Sunrise Glass swaps aluminum for a fiberglass shaft, drops to 35 oz, and is built so your joints do not ache after a full day. If you paddle more than a handful of times a season, that is the one.

Does it work as a spare paddle?

It is one of the better ones you can carry. It breaks into two pieces, polypropylene blades do not mind sun or abuse, and it is inexpensive enough that leaving it strapped to a deck all season does not bother you.

How does it ship?

Ships parcel, nationwide. It breaks down into two pieces and boxes up, so it goes out as a standard ground shipment.

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