Lightweight Wooden Canoe Paddle for Flatwater Touring
The Bending Branches Java ST canoe paddle combines lightweight all-wood construction with a distinctive striped finish and reinforced blade protection. Its solid basswood shaft makes it Bending Branches’ lightest all-wood canoe paddle, weighing approximately 19 oz / 539 g.
Designed for efficient water propulsion, the Java ST is particularly suited to flatwater touring and long, multi-day canoe expeditions.
Basswood and Roasted-Basswood Construction
The Java ST features a solid basswood shaft and a blade made from basswood and roasted basswood. The contrasting wood creates its modern pinstriped appearance, giving the paddle a distinctive finish while retaining the traditional character of a wooden canoe paddle.
Reinforced for Lasting Use
The wooden blade is protected by a 2 oz fibreglass wrap and full Rockgard® protection. These reinforcements provide added protection to the blade while preserving the lightweight wooden construction that defines the Java ST.
Efficient Straight-Shaft Design
Its straight shaft supports a wide range of traditional canoe strokes, making the Java ST a versatile option for open-canoe touring and general flatwater paddling.
The blade measures 8.1 x 19 inches / 21 x 48 cm and has a surface area of 118 sq in / 761 cm², providing the blade profile specified by Bending Branches for efficient propulsion.
Freestyle Palm Grip
A freestyle palm grip provides a shaped upper-hand contact point for holding and controlling the paddle. It complements the Java ST’s straight-shaft construction and traditional single-bladed canoe-paddle format.
Who Is the Bending Branches Java ST For?
The Java ST is well suited to:
- Flatwater canoe touring
- Long-distance and multi-day canoe expeditions
- Recreational open-canoe paddling
- Canoeists looking for a lightweight wooden paddle
- Paddlers who prefer a straight shaft
- Anyone seeking distinctive wooden craftsmanship with reinforced blade protection
Key Features
- Bending Branches’ lightest all-wood canoe paddle
- Lightweight solid basswood shaft
- Basswood and roasted-basswood blade
- Modern pinstriped appearance
- Straight-shaft construction
- Freestyle palm grip
- 2 oz fibreglass blade wrap
- Full Rockgard® protection on the blade
- Designed for efficient water propulsion
- Suitable for long, multi-day flatwater expeditions
Specifications
Shaft type: Straight
Shaft material: Solid basswood
Blade material: Basswood and roasted basswood
Blade size: 8.1 x 19 in / 21 x 48 cm
Blade surface area: 118 sq in / 761 cm²
Grip: Freestyle palm grip
Blade protection: 2 oz fibreglass wrap and full Rockgard® protection
Published weight: 19 oz / 539 g
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