Minnesota

Paddle Stats:

Blade Length: 19”

Blade Width: 7.5”

Approximate Weight: 24 oz.

One of our bestsellers, the Minnesota canoe paddle offers tremendous versatility with unmatched style. The large blade creates great acceleration in the water, and the tip narrows a bit to create smoother entry and a quieter paddling experience. The Minnesota is also extremely durable; the all-hardwood construction is strong and snappy, and the blade is fully reinforced with fiberglass as well as finished off with an intricate epoxy rock guard. It is the perfect backcountry paddle. 

The Minnesota is available in both a straight shaft and bent shaft option. Straight shafts are typically preferred for stern paddlers (the rear of the canoe) for more subtle steering strokes, whereas the 12° bent shaft option will typically be preferred by bow paddlers (the front of the canoe) who are looking to maximize forward propulsion.

Both options feature unvarnished grips. An oiled grip feels warmer and smoother in the hands and is less prone to cause blistering. On the bent shaft paddles is an asymmetrical palm grip; its forward lean helps ensure a secure grip while the soft curves still allow for comfortable rotation in the hand, easing the rotation needed for corrective strokes in the water. The straight shaft grip is symmetrical, and the soft curves make rotation for corrective and steering strokes effortless.