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GUNFLINT |
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14 Degree Bent Shaft Canoe Paddle |
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Wood Type: Western Red Cedar |
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Avg. Weight: 17 oz. |
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Price: $125 |
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AVAILABILITY: IN STOCK!(Except for 54”) |
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Specifications |
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Handmade in America!
Every Sanborn Canoe Co. paddle is handcrafted in Winona, Minnesota.
Every Gunflint wooden canoe paddle is handmade from beautiful western red and white cedar to be both lightweight and extremely durable. The slightly wider blade and 14 degree bend at the throat allow for a powerful stroke, great for those windy days when you have to keep a good line across the lake. The blade is sheathed in fiberglass and a hard epoxy tip is added to ward off pesky logs and rocks. And the dedicated t-grip, indexed shaft and thin blade are all designed to remove stress from your hands and joints.
This paddle is as rugged as the wilderness that surrounds the Gunflint Trail to which it owes its name. Used by countless people over the centuries the Gunflint Trail connected the inland lakes to Lake Superior first by a footpath navigated by the Sioux and Ojibwa peoples. And still today it is the main transportation to that portion of our beloved canoe country as County Road 12 in northern Minnesota. See more about the Gunflint Trail — click here.
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Length: 48", 50”, 52", 54"(Custom lengths available upon request) Average Weight: 17oz. Blade Dimensions: 8 1/2" x 18" Shaft Style: 14 Degree bent shaft Grip Style: Dedicated T-Grip Grip Width: 3 1/2” Wood Type: Western Red and White Cedar Laminated blade 5-piece laminated shaft Extra 1/4" epoxy blade tip Blade is sheathed in Fiberglass Shaft and Blade are coated in epoxy and spar urethane Grip is oiled 'Sanborn Canoe Co.' is branded onto one face of blade |
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There is a 90 day warranty from manufacturers defect on all of our paddles. This covers breaks and shearing of the blade and/or shaft not general scratches and wear. |
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Reviews |
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Reviewed by: Clyde H. from Kaneohe, Hawaii 10/18/2011 Paddle Model: Gunflint Canoe Paddle Rating: 5/5 “Bought this for my 13 year old daughter to use on her solo outrigger canoe. The size of the blade and shaft is perfect for a Jr. paddler. This 48" paddle is very light and makes doing an 8 mile run out in the ocean very enjoyable. She will definitely be using it for her open ocean races this winter. Now, it would be nice if there was a competition model of this paddle available with thinner knife like edge and reinforced with carbon fiber power face?”
Reviewed by: Marcus G. from Cornwall, United Kingdom 6/26/2011 Paddle Model: Gunflint Canoe Paddle Rating: 5/5 “Today was my first chance to try the Sanborn Gunflint bent shaft that I was fortunate enough to win in their monthly draw. Before I describe my experience with it please be aware that I am by no means a stroke expert, what I lack in finess I try and make up for with brute strength. Right, ideal conditions today for a test, constant 20 mph gusting to 40+ mph. I started off with my good old Grey Owl Voyageur and was doing ok, not pleasant paddling in the wind but ok. With the wind behind me I switched to the Gunflint and to be honest could'nt tell any difference in performance. Paddled a few miles down the estuary and then turned back into the wind. Again started with the Voyageur and to be quite honest wondered if I was going to have to abandon and walk back. I switched to the Gunflint and the difference was apparent straight away, I could power into the wind and make good ground to the point where I actually went past an open with two people paddling. I noticed that I didn’t seem to get tired out either, whether that was to do with the bent shaft or the fact that it only weighs 16 oz I dont know. J stroke worked well with it as did a vertical pull up through the water prying off the gunwale ( told you I'm no stroke expert) as a correction. When I got back to where t! here was very little wind I swapped over to my otter tail but within a couple of minutes I was reaching for the Gunflint again and used it for the rest of the day.”
Reviewed by: Neal 5/8/2011 Paddle Model: Gunflint Canoe Paddle Rating: 5/5 “I purchased a Gunflint this winter and have finally been able to use it. The paddle is awesome. The guys I go into the BWCA with are all impressed. It has incredible attention to detail and maintains the "handmade" characteristics that drew me to Sanborn in the first place. The custom painted handle is also worth the small price to get that one of a kind feel.
Reviewed by: Floyd from Chattanooga, TN 1/20/2010 Paddle Model: Gunflint Canoe Paddle Rating: 5/5 “I have been paddling with my Gunflint for over a year now, and it's amazing. It's the only bent shaft I've owned, but the wood quality is second to none compared to wood straight shafts I've used. It works great on big lakes and swamps, which is where I use it. It feels comfortable in the hands and the light weight makes a long day's paddle less tiring. In my opinion, it's a better looking and an overall better paddle than comparative models from other paddle makers, and less expensive to boot.”
Reviewed by: Ryan W. from St. Paul, MN 1/6/2010 Paddle Model: Gunflint Canoe Paddle Rating: 5/5 “I have the privilage of owning the Gunflint paddle and it does not disappoint. This 14 degree bent-shaft paddle, designed to provide powerful strokes, helped me battle through some of the nastiest weather I have seen from inside a canoe.
Reviewed by: Tim M. from Winona, MN 1/4/2010 Paddle Model: Gunflint Canoe Paddle Rating: 5/5 “I got a few of these paddles maybe a year ago by trading some of the gear I make for them. I have used them exclusively and I love them compared to what I was using before. They are just beautiful and are thoughtfully designed. The gunflint is ~4oz lighter than what I was using before and the grip is much more comfortable (used to get blisters) but still has all the power I need to solo in big wind. I love these paddles and was using them well before I joined the team, I see no reason I'd ever want something else.”
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