{"product_id":"bending-branches-angler-navigator-versa-lok-fishing-kayak-paddle","title":"Bending Branches Angler Navigator Versa-Lok Fishing Kayak Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld-school Bending Branches beauty in a beefed-up paddle that meets the needs of the modern-day kayak angler, with an adjustable length ferrule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood blades are known for their durability and their quietness. The dense, dark woods Bending Branches selects hold their form and stay intact, and there is not a quieter entry and exit than these blades. The natural buoyancy springs the paddle out of the water and the wood absorbs the rigors of the river or lake, which makes for one of the easiest, most forgiving forward strokes in paddling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blades are wrapped with Rockgard tip protection and coated with 2 oz fiberglass. Versa-Lok gives 15cm of additional length and infinite feathering with a system that is secure with no disengagement, robust enough to hold form for a very long time, and corrosion-resistant thanks to nylon plastic and stainless steel parts. It offers longer sizes than the previous generation, ideal for wider or bigger kayaks and the high seat position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVideos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"video-item\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SW3Cl1ra9Io\" title=\"Angler Navigator from Bending Branches (Official Product Video)\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial product video from Bending Branches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cfo-cols\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Alder, Roasted Basswood \u0026amp; Basswood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.5 x 18 in. (102.5 sq. in. \/ 661 sq. cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37 oz. (1,049 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerrule Angles:\u003c\/strong\u003e Infinite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerrule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Versa-Lok, 15cm adjustable length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240-255, 250-265, 260-275 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rockgard tips, 2 oz. fiberglass coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Osceola, Wisconsin, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cfo-cols\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWood Blades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, dark woods that hold form and stay intact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuietest Entry and Exit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing in the line moves through the water quieter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Buoyancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wood springs the paddle out of the water each stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRockgard Tip Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plus a 2 oz fiberglass coating that seals the wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e15cm of Adjustable Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Longer sizes than the previous generation, for wider kayaks and high seats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInfinite Feathering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any angle you want.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSecure and Corrosion-Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No disengagement, nylon plastic and stainless steel parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTested Clamping System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Structural and cyclical testing plus a decade on the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Ferrule Insert:\u003c\/strong\u003e A sizable upgrade over plastic or glass inserts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40-Inch Tape Measure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Printed on the shaft to verify a catch on the spot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Built in Osceola, Wisconsin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in the USA, 2-year manufacturing warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBending Branches Angler Navigator Versa-Lok Questions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat does Versa-Lok add here?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e15cm of adjustable length and infinite feathering. Bending Branches sized these longer than the previous generation specifically for wider or bigger kayaks and the high seat position anglers fish from, so one paddle covers a range instead of a single number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo wood blades hold up to kayak fishing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese do. The woods are dense and dark, chosen for holding form and staying intact, and the blades are wrapped with Rockgard tip protection and coated with 2 oz fiberglass, which seals the wood and protects it from abuse and long-term wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the clamp slip?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBending Branches describes the Versa-Lok as secure with no disengagement and robust enough to hold form for a very long time, backed by structural and cyclical testing plus a decade of on-water use. It is corrosion-resistant, built from nylon plastic and stainless steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do the sizes work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are ranges: 240-255, 250-265 and 260-275cm. Pick the range your ideal length sits inside and adjust within it on the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eAngler Navigator or Angler Pro?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are oversized angler blades on carbon shafts with the tape measure. The Pro uses compression molded fiberglass, built for weight and longevity with a flutter-free stroke. The Navigator uses wood, which is quieter, more forgiving and more flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does it ship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips parcel, nationwide. It breaks down into two pieces and boxes up, so it goes out as a standard ground shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Bending Branches","offers":[{"title":"240-255 cm","offer_id":58194812666016,"sku":"PV ANG NAV 240-255","price":479.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250-265 cm","offer_id":58194813026464,"sku":"PV ANG NAV 250-265","price":479.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"260-275 cm","offer_id":58194813059232,"sku":"PV ANG NAV 260-275","price":479.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/8477\/5584\/files\/angler-navigator-versalok-blade.jpg?v=1784426714","url":"https:\/\/cfoutdoors.com\/products\/bending-branches-angler-navigator-versa-lok-fishing-kayak-paddle","provider":"Caney Fork Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}