The natural beauty and buoyancy of an all wood paddle, designed for a smooth flatwater paddling stroke. Composite ferrule won’t corrode or seize up Natural flex and softness that is easy on the body and hands Wood blades enter and exit the water quietly Sturdy blades have extra protection of Rockgard edging Shaft Material:Solid BasswoodBlade Material:Basswood & Red AlderBlade Size:6.8 x 19 in. (17 x 48 cm)Blade Surface Area:104 sq. in. (671 sq. cm)Weight:40 oz. (1,134 g)Ferrule Angles:0 & 60 (L or R) Here at Bending Branches, we build all our paddles to order (much like a fast-food restaurant), so paddles do not collect dust or become dated. As soon as you place your order, a real person in our Osceola, Wisconsin factory will start preparing your paddle. Shipping windows vary by product and are estimated on individual product pages. Thank you for supporting American manufacturing.