Sanborn Canoe Company Minnesota

Akin to the taste of maple syrup and five card poker, Sanborn Canoe Companys Minnesota model is built to stand the test of time. It is constructed of beautiful Cherry along the shaft, sturdy Ash edging the blade and western red cedar in between. Wanting a paddle that pushes a lot of water, but still graciously slips into and out of the water, led them to design the Minnesota. The beautifully constructed hybrid blade shape, with narrow tip and flared midsection, allows for maximum power and a quiet stroke.The paddles in this class are destined to be paddled deep into canoe country on extended wilderness canoe trips. Each is a combination of Western Red Cedar with various hardwoods added for extra strength and durability. Each shaft is edged in hardwood to protect against damage from rubbing along the gunwales. The blades are reinforced with fiber glass and attached with an epoxy blade tip to ward off inadvertent rock swipes. In other words, these are on the top shelf in the Sanborn library, filed under durable. 14 Degree Bent Shaft Avg. Weight: 20 22oz. Blade Dimensions: 8 x 20 Wood Type: Cedar, Ash, Cherry Aspen Finish: Blade is Fiberglassed Shaft and blade are epoxied and varnished Grip is bare