BENDING BRANCHES Expedition Plus Canoe Paddle Made in Osceola, WI, USA. Proprietary Bending Branches Rockgard extends all the way from the blade tip to 6 inches up the shaft. Bomb-proof paddle for whitewater and expeditionary trips. Ultimate T-Grip provides superb control and endurance. Combines a beautiful, fiberglass wrapped blade and an 18-laminate shaft of light and dark hardwoods for strength, durability, stiffness, and beauty.