Gear

Discovery Channel's, How It’s Made, sneaks us into the Grey Owl Paddle factory in Cambridge, Ontario to show us how canoe paddles are made. This interesting 5-minute video takes a look at the manufacturing process of both laminated and one-piece paddles.

So make sure never to be up the creek without one. This video highlights two very popular Grey Owl paddles...

Source: Grey Owl Paddles

1) Voyageur: A recreational, laminated and multi-use paddle, which performs well on both flatwater and moving water. Laminated ash and bass shaft with cherry pear grip; cherry, butternut, and bass blade.

2) Chieftain: A traditional, one-piece paddle. Grey Owl’s finest all-around solo paddle with a medium flex. Made from choice black cherry with football style grip and an oval shaft. Cambered blade with very fine edges and hidden plastic tip insert. Available with varnish or optional linseed oil finish.