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O'BLENIS FRASER:

The Joe O’Blenis Fraser paddle, named for the explorer Simon Fraser and the Fraser River in British Columbia, is designed for those who prefer a straight shaft paddle with a larger blade surface. Built of western red cedar and other select softwoods, these paddles come with an epoxy coated tip and can be ordered with a full sheath of fiberglass & epoxy on both blade faces for an up charge. Hardwood strips are also available for added strength in the blade for an additional fee.

Average weight is a mere 19 to 22 ounces. Each paddle is finished with 4-5 coats of marine spar varnish. Blade size is 23” by 6.75

Available in lengths up to 60 inches.

Order one up for just $129.00, price includes everything right down to shipping within most regions of Canada.

O'BLENIS "O-Tail" (Ottertail):

 The O'Blenis "O' Tail", is an Ottertail style of paddle for those preferring more of a traditional type of  shape but in a lighter weight package.

Built of western red cedar and other select wood and with a fiberglass & epoxy sheath on both blade faces, this strong but light paddle is coming in at between 19 and 21 ounces. Can also be ordered with hardwood strips for added strength in the blade. The blade measures in at 5" by 28" and is available in custom sizes as well.

 O'BLENIS SHUBENACADIE:

  The O’Blenis Shubenacadie paddle is named for Nova Scotia’s largest river, the Shubenacadie which is a powerful tidal river connecting Grand Lake (near the city of Halifax, nova Scotia’s capital) with the Bay of Fundy and the highest tides on the planet.

                The Shubenacadie is designed for those preferring a straight shaft paddle with a moderately sized blade surface. Suitable for lake tripping and moderate whitewater (depending on the layup), it is a paddle that will take you on countless journeys throughout your favorite lakes and rivers.

Each paddle is hand built, thus no two will ever be identical. Laminated strips, rough blade shape cut out on the bandsaw and then individually shaped with a low angle plane and three different spokeshaves and then hand sanded. Built of western red cedar and other select softwoods and, for an up charge, with hardwood strips in the blade (shown with two strips of Brazilian Purpleheart in the photos), the blades are coated with Epoxy resin and can also have a fiberglass covering on both blade faces for an added  fee.

Average weight is a mere 19 to 21 ounces. Each paddle is finished with 5 coats of marine spar varnish. Available in lengths up to 60 inches.

Blade size is 7.75” by 20”

This paddle goes for $139 out the door, free shipping within most Canadian locations. Email for USA freight quotes (roughly $15.00). 

Greenland Paddles as double bladed canoe paddles:

Lately I've been selling more and more of my Greenland Paddles to the solo  canoeing crowd. 

See what the folks at Souris River Canoes think by clicking on their link below.