Bending Branches Navigator Paddle Made in Osceola, WI, USA. Combines high-tech materials with the natural beauty of red alder and roasted basswood. Lightweight T-700 carbon shaft flexes a bit with every stroke and reduces shoulder and arm fatigue. For added durability, the blades are wrapped in fiberglass and protected with Bending Branches Rockgard around the blade. 2-piece paddle with snap-button ferrule is easy for travel and storage.