The Navigator Wood Kayak Paddle by Bending Branches combines beauty with unsurpassed fit, finish and durability in a lightweight paddle that flexes to meet your paddling style. The Navigator combines a high-tech, ultra lightweight, T-700 carbon shaft material, with a proven blade design made out of rich-looking red alder and roasted basswood, giving it more flex than composite paddles. This material combination provides a unique flex and the unmatched fit and finish that you have come to expect from a Bending Branches paddle. The result is a smooth pull through the water that reduced shoulder and arm fatigue. Proprietary Rockgard protection starts at the tip and wraps around the leading edge, while each blade is reinforced with fiberglass to provide durability not seen in most lightweight paddles. For a paddle that effortlessly transitions between each stroke without getting hung up under water, check out the Navigator Wood Kayak Paddle by Bending Branches.