{"product_id":"bending-branches-navigator-versa-lok-kayak-paddle","title":"Bending Branches Navigator Versa-Lok Kayak Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Navigator Versa-Lok is the ultimate combination of technology and handcrafted beauty. It's lightweight, resilient, buoyant, and comes with 15cm of adjustability built in. The wood blades are known for their light weight, effortless stroke, durability, and quiet entry and exit compared to plastic or composite blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 96 sq. inch blade is designed for a natural low-angle stroke, so if your forward stroke is more horizontal and relaxed, this blade shape gives you plenty of torque without wearing you out. It's an ideal companion for flatwater and sea kayaking, plus solo and pack canoeing. The shaft is built from T-700, the best carbon material Bending Branches offers, and it's ovalized where your hands sit for more comfort and control.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVersa-Lok gives you 15cm of additional length and infinite feathering, backed by a decade of on-water use and structural testing. The carbon ferrule insert is light, tight, and built for the long haul. Proudly hand built in Osceola, Wisconsin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShaft Material: Satin T-700 Carbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWood Type: Red Alder \u0026amp; Roasted Basswood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade Size: 6.2\" x 20\" (96 sq. in.) (619.4 sq. cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 29.5 oz. (836 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFerrule Angles: Infinite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe wood blades on the Navigator are known for their light weight, effortless stroke, durability and quietness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden blades provide one of the easiest, most forgiving forward strokes in paddles. The natural buoyancy springs the paddle out of the water and the wood absorbs the rigors of the river or lake, providing an enjoyable paddling experience. Compared to composite blades, wood blades are more flexible and forgiving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe dense, dark woods selected are known for being some of the lighter options, while holding form and resisting wear. There's not a quieter entry and exit than these blades, especially compared to plastic blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe blades are wrapped with Rockgard tip protection and coated with 2 oz. fiberglass, both sealing in the wood and protecting it from abuse and long-term wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96 sq. inch blade is designed for a natural low-angle stroke. If your forward stroke is generally more horizontal and relaxed, you'll enjoy this blade shape, as it provides sufficient torque without being fatiguing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Navigator is an ideal companion for flatwater and sea kayaking, plus solo and pack canoeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-700 is the best carbon material available at Bending Branches. The checked pattern and cross dimension weave result in better strength to weight ratios than most other options, both carbon and glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shaft is ovalized where the hands go for more comfort and control, and to limit the chances for blisters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersa-Lok offers 15cm of additional length and infinite feathering options, with a system that's secure, holds its form long-term, and resists corrosion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersa-Lok offers longer sizes than the previous generation of paddles, making it ideal for wider or bigger kayaks and a higher seat position\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Versa-Lok clamping system is backed by structural and cyclical testing, plus a decade of on-water use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon ferrule insert is light, tight, and built for the long haul, a sizable upgrade over plastic or glass ferrule inserts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProudly hand built in Osceola, Wisconsin, USA, by a team of paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bending Branches","offers":[{"title":"205-220 cm","offer_id":58194821939360,"sku":"PV NAVIGATOR 205-220","price":454.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"210-225 cm","offer_id":58194821972128,"sku":"PV NAVIGATOR 210-225","price":454.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"215-230 cm","offer_id":58194822004896,"sku":"PV NAVIGATOR 215-230","price":454.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"225-240 cm","offer_id":58194822037664,"sku":"PV NAVIGATOR 225-240","price":454.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/8477\/5584\/files\/navigator-versalok-blade.jpg?v=1784427554","url":"https:\/\/cfoutdoors.com\/products\/bending-branches-navigator-versa-lok-kayak-paddle","provider":"Caney Fork Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}