{"product_id":"bending-branches-navigator-plus-wood-kayak-paddle","title":"Bending Branches Navigator Plus Wood Kayak Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate combination of technology and handcrafted beauty, the Navigator is lightweight, resilient and buoyant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wood blades are known for their light weight, effortless stroke, durability and quietness. The dense, dark woods Bending Branches selects are among the lighter options available while still holding form and resisting wear, and there is not a quieter entry and exit than these blades, especially next to plastic. Wooden blades give one of the easiest, most forgiving forward strokes in paddling. The natural buoyancy springs the paddle out of the water and the wood absorbs the rigors of the river or lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade is designed for a natural low-angle stroke. If your forward stroke is generally more horizontal and relaxed, this shape suits you, because it provides enough torque without being fatiguing. That makes the Navigator an ideal companion for flatwater and sea kayaking, and for solo and pack canoeing. The blades are wrapped with Rockgard tip protection and coated with 2 oz fiberglass, and the shaft is ovalized where your hands go for comfort, control and fewer blisters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cfo-cols\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted Wood Blades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light weight, effortless stroke, durability and quietness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Angle Blade Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for a horizontal, relaxed forward stroke with enough torque and no fatigue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Buoyancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e The wood springs the paddle out of the water on every stroke.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuietest Entry and Exit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Especially compared to plastic blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRockgard Tip Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plus a 2 oz fiberglass coating to seal the wood and guard against wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eT-700 Carbon Shaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Technology under handcrafted wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOvalized Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e More comfort and control, and fewer blisters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlus Ferrule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adjustable length and feather angle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for Flatwater and Sea Kayaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plus solo and pack canoeing.\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 Navigator Questions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is a low-angle stroke, and is that me?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is the relaxed, more horizontal forward stroke most touring and recreational paddlers use, where the shaft stays closer to level instead of being driven up and down. If that describes how you paddle, this blade shape is built for you. It gives sufficient torque without being fatiguing over a long day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs wood heavier than composite?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot the way Bending Branches builds this one. The woods they select are among the lighter options available, and the shaft is T-700 carbon. The result is a paddle they describe as lightweight, resilient and buoyant, with wood blades doing the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat boats is the Navigator for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBending Branches calls it an ideal companion for flatwater and sea kayaking, plus solo and pack canoeing. The low-angle blade and the quiet, forgiving wood suit long, steady days rather than short aggressive bursts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I care for the wood?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blades are already wrapped with Rockgard tip protection and coated with 2 oz fiberglass, which seals in the wood and protects it from abuse and long-term wear. Rinse it and let it dry rather than storing it wet, and keep it out of long stretches of direct sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eNavigator or Impression?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth are wood-bladed. The Navigator pairs wood blades with a T-700 carbon shaft, and is built around a low-angle touring stroke. The Impression is all wood, shaft included, for the traditional look and feel end to end. The Navigator is the lighter, more technical of the two.\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":"215-230 cm","offer_id":52736670761120,"sku":"P NAVIGATOR 215-230","price":364.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"225-240 cm","offer_id":52736670793888,"sku":"P NAVIGATOR 225-240","price":364.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/8477\/5584\/files\/Bending-Branches-Navigator-Plus-2-Piece-Wood-Paddle_2327__86711.1707597938.1280.1280.jpg?v=1756068265","url":"https:\/\/cfoutdoors.com\/products\/bending-branches-navigator-plus-wood-kayak-paddle","provider":"Caney Fork Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}