About Bending Branches

Bending Branches In 1982, whitewater and touring canoeist Dale Kicker and flat-water racer Ron Hultman teamed up to create the first composite-tipped canoe paddle. This unique innovation revolutionized the paddle industry and gave birth to Bending Branches.

Since then, paddles from Bending Branches, a privately held company in Wisconsin have propelled more than a million paddlers to places and experiences that are something to write home about.

And this spirit of pushing forward continues to drive Bending Branches today. Bending Branches is committed to bringing new features to the water that enhance your paddling experience.

Bending Branches wood kayak paddles offer a natural flex and softness that is easy on the body and hands. Entering and exiting the water quietly with a smooth profiled front and back face that is otherwise only available in the most expensive of synthetic paddles. Whether you need a paddle for recreational paddling, day tripping, river running, exploring, or sea kayaking Bending Branches has a paddle that will fit your style.