The Bending Branches Expedition Plus Canoe 1-Piece Paddle is a bomb-proof paddle that stands up under the extreme conditions of long wilderness trips and whitewater. Made of closed grain, lightweight, durable hardwoods, it is designed for flatwater cruising but rugged enough for heavy use. Both attractive & versatile Handcrafted from closed grain, lightweight & durable hardwoods Bomb-proof paddle for whitewater & expeditionary trips Strong eighteen laminate ovalized shaft Fiberglass reinforced blade surface Rockgard tip protection maintains beauty for years Rounded blade corners help resist chipping Designed to be a heavy-tripping paddle & Class I-Iii whitewater Hand-crafted in Osceola, WI USA One-year manufacturer warranty against manufacturing defects