The ottertail is our most popular blade shape because it  does it all: tripping, soloing, teaching, fast strokes and slow strokes.  The blade is 5 1/4 inches at it’s widest point.

The modified ottertail is our preferred solo paddle. The blade is a little narrower  than our standard otter shape, only 4 1/2 inches wide. If you are a fast paddler, this is a very efficient blade shape for you.

The woodland blade is popular with paddlers who enjoy tripping all day long. The tight and wide edge on the shoulders maximizes the blade / water contact while the tapering to a narrow tip reduces the “downward” forces at the beginning of each stroke.

The tripper is preferred by canoeists who enjoy a long slow stroke when they are paddling. The width of the blade is the same as the ottertail but you can see that the blade sides are straight and the tip of the blade is wider on the tripper. As a result, this blade produces more power throughout the stroke.

The beavertail and other custom style paddles are available upon request.