A straight-shaft wooden canoe paddle with a fiberglass-wrapped blade and a T-grip. People pick it as a light, tough wood paddle for long trips and easy whitewater.
Specs
- Weight: 24 oz (680 g)
- Lengths: 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62 in
- Blade: 8.2 x 19 in, 126 sq in
- Blade wood: red alder and basswood; shaft: solid basswood, ovalized
- Protection: 4 oz fiberglass wrap on blade, Rockgard edge 6 in up the shaft
- Grip: Power T-Grip
- Intended use: wilderness tripping, Class I to II whitewater (maker page)
- Warranty: 2-year
- Made in USA (maker states)
- Price on maker site: $274.95 (Oct 2026)
What reviewers say
A three-season, self-funded long-term test on Hokkaido Wilds praised it as one of the lighter wood paddles and tough for a wooden blade on both flat water and rapids. Their main gripe was that the blade tips wear faster than composite blades on bony whitewater, though they are easy to repair. Owner reviews on Paddling.com and the maker site describe it as responsive and easy on the body over long days.
Good
- Light for a wooden paddle
- Fiberglass and Rockgard protect the blade
- T-grip gives control in current
- Made in the USA
Not so good
- Blade tips wear on rocky rivers
- Pricier than basic wood or plastic paddles
- T-grip is less comfortable than a palm grip for some flat-water paddlers
Who it's for
Canoe trippers and river paddlers who want a wood paddle that can take some abuse. Skip it if you mostly paddle calm ponds and want a cheaper or bent-shaft paddle.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-19. Specs from the maker; review notes summarized in our own words.