Paddles

A canoe paddle of the right length and design makes all the difference, whether on a short pleasure cruise or a long trip. The right paddle reduces fatigue and increases comfort and efficiency. Badger Paddles of Huntsville Ontario makes hand crafted paddles of traditional and proven designs. Most are built from ash, a few from maple. Specialty woods such as cherry and walnut are available by special order. Each design, while acceptable for most uses, is best suited for specific roles.

Those based on traditional Beaver tail shapes (a wider blade) are best for shorter trips, stronger paddlers and stern use. Otter tail shaped paddles (longer slimmer blades) are better stuited to bow paddlers or any use of several hours per day. Voyaguer style paddles are valued for long wilderness trips and pushing off from rocks or shallows bottoms. Stealth paddles are prized by those who enjoy specialty strokes and moving in close to birds and wildlife or fish in shallow water.

In Stock Paddles

Proper sizing is important. All models are in stock in lengths from 63 to 54 inches. Longer or shorter paddles can be special ordered. I can give advice on proper sizing or intended uses and models. One rule for sizing is to measure from the floor to your chin for a bow paddle and from the floor to the bridge of your nose for a stern paddle.