Grey Owl Tripper Oiled Canoe Paddle
The Grey Owl Tripper is a traditional solid cherry touring paddle designed for solo and tandem paddling in deeper water. It is a dependable choice for canoe trips, loaded touring boats and paddlers who appreciate the feel and character of a one-piece wooden paddle.
Made entirely from solid cherry, the Tripper has the warm, natural appearance expected from a traditional canoe paddle. Its boiled linseed oil finish preserves a close connection with the wood and can be maintained as part of the paddle’s ongoing care.
The solid cherry football-style grip provides a reliable shape for controlling the paddle, while the oval shaft helps the paddler feel the blade’s orientation in the water. At the opposite end, the cambered blade is shaped to deliver a steady, controlled pull suited to sustained touring strokes.
A hidden casting-epoxy insert reinforces the tip without distracting from the paddle’s traditional wooden appearance. Although this adds protection to a vulnerable part of the blade, the Tripper is primarily intended for deeper-water paddling rather than repeated contact with rocks or shallow riverbeds.
Available in an extensive range of lengths from 52″ to 68″, the Tripper can be selected for bow, stern or solo use. For paddlers looking for a handsome, traditionally styled paddle for lake touring, deep rivers and longer canoe journeys, it is an excellent model to consider.
Who Is the Grey Owl Tripper For?
The Tripper is particularly well suited to:
- Solo and tandem canoe touring
- Bow, stern or solo paddling
- Lakes and deeper rivers
- Extended canoe trips and loaded boats
- Paddlers who prefer an oil-finished wooden paddle
- Those looking for a traditional solid cherry construction
Key Features
- Traditional deep-water touring paddle
- Suitable for bow, stern and solo use
- Solid cherry grip, shaft and blade
- Football-style grip
- Oval shaft measuring 1⅛″ × 1¹⁄₁₆″
- Cambered blade cross-section
- Hidden casting-epoxy tip insert
- Boiled linseed oil finish
- Available in lengths from 52″ to 68″
Specifications
Grip: Solid cherry, football style
Shaft: Solid cherry, oval, 1⅛″ × 1¹⁄₁₆″
Blade: Solid cherry
Blade profile: Cambered
Tip: Hidden casting-epoxy insert
Finish: Boiled linseed oil
Available lengths: 52″, 54″, 56″, 58″, 60″, 62″, 64″, 66″ and 68″
Recommended use: Solo and tandem touring in deeper water
| Overall Length: | 52” | 54” | 56” | 58” | 60” | 62” | 64” | 66” | 68” |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaft Length: | 28” | 29 ½” | 31” | 32 ½” | 34” | 35 ½” | 37” | 38 ½” | 40” |
| Blade Length: | 24” | 24 ½” | 25” | 25 ½” | 26” | 26 ½” | 27” | 27 ½” | 28” |
| Blade Width: | 6 1⁄8” | 6 1⁄8” | 6 1⁄8” | 6 ¼” | 6 ¼” | 6 ¼” | 6 3⁄8” | 6 3⁄8” | 6 3⁄8” |
| Blade Area (sq in): | 102 | 106 | 110 | 114 | 118 | 122 | 126 | 130 | 134 |
| Average Weight (oz): | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 |
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Specifications
| Canoe Paddle Length | 52", 54", 56", 58", 60", 62", 64", 66", 68" |
| Finish | Oiled |