Trailhead Canoe Adjustable Aluminum Canoe Paddle

Trailhead made this canoe paddle for outfitters and hard use, including whitewater, where blades get pinned against rocks and used to push off obstructions. The blade is high-impact polypropylene, which flexes slightly, so it takes those knocks instead of cracking like wood or chipping like carbon fibre. The aluminum shaft is half covered by a plastic sleeve, which keeps cold metal out of your palms and cuts down the black residue bare aluminum leaves on skin. The T-grip lets you lock your palm over the top for prying strokes, and the shaft adjusts to four lengths from 52 to 58 inches in 2-inch steps.

Features

• Four-position adjustable shaft that lets you set the paddle length to the paddler or the boat
• High-impact polypropylene blade that flexes slightly to absorb knocks from rocks
• Heavy-duty aluminum shaft that resists shattering
• Protective plastic sleeve over half the shaft that keeps cold metal and aluminum residue off your hands
• Ergonomic T-grip that gives your palm a firm hold for prying strokes and helps keep the blade face square to the water
• Built for outfitter use and the demands of whitewater canoeing