Reviewer:

DMT

Rating:

5

Date:

3/9/2013

Review:

very light, very well built

Reviewer:

Bob.

Rating:

4

Date:

12/28/2012

Review:

This is a nice paddle, an upgrade from my original aluminum shaft. It is, however, a wet paddle. The shape of the base of the blade lets water drain off before it reaches the drip grommet. If you are a high angle paddler, you will have water down your arm. The only solution is to lower your stroke. I do like the light weight.

Reviewer:

Bob

Rating:

4

Date:

9/2/2011

Review:

I and my family have owned 2 Bending Branches paddles, both of wood and carbon/fibreglass construction. This one is still of the same quality, although I was sad to see that the fibreglass blade was replaced by a nylon one. One frustrating item was the advertising sticker on the blade. It sticks like mad, and you need a solvent to take off the leftover glue on the blade. Where are the electrostatic stickers when you need them?

Reviewer:

Jim

Rating:

5

Date:

6/4/2011

Review:

Worth every dime. Light, well designed and tough enough for a clutzy 12 year old to drop, repeatedly.

Reviewer:

JB

Rating:

5

Date:

5/14/2011

Review:

This is an excellent paddle for the price. Carbon, light and strong. there are certainly higher quality paddles, but they're 2-3 times the price, and not 2-3 times better

Reviewer:

Slata

Rating:

5

Date:

9/20/2010

Review:

Great paddle for the money. Lightweight, strong blades & good grip on the shaft. Nice bright hi-vis orange blades. For under $160, its really tough to beat.

Reviewer:

howard

Rating:

5

Date:

7/21/2010

Review:

forth time out with this paddle.Its like a good friend in the canoe with me.with this paddle wind and current I buck them just for fun now.Hard to work up a sweat with this paddle.I was also lucky to have Kate as my contact, she knows of what she speaks.

Reviewer:

jmmich

Rating:

5

Date:

7/15/2010

Review:

i really like the lightness of the paddle and the hi-vis orange blade color on a busy waterway is a good idea.the carbon shaft has a good feel.im very happy with this paddle.

Reviewer:

Paul

Rating:

5

Date:

6/28/2010

Review:

I had used a carbon 220 at a local dealer - what a difference! I chose the 230, as it just 'feels' more comfortable. Believe me, these paddles are worth the extra money. My shoulders, arms and wrists noticed the difference right away. NO ONE ships faster, or has better prices than ACK! Thanks!

Reviewer:

memphis10

Rating:

5

Date:

6/21/2010

Review:

Man this is a great paddle for me. I've been using the Slice Hybrid in 230cm on my SOT fishing kayak. The more aggressive blades are perfect for me for this. Really gets you where you need to go quickly and set up in position with minimal strokes to spook fish! Plenty lightweight for a full day of fishing with lots of intermittent travel involved. For constant paddling of several hours or more, you may be better off with a low angle blade style touring paddle. I still prefer this one for most any other application: shorter outing, fishing, fitness paddling, etc

Reviewer:

G.Alexander

Rating:

5

Date:

3/27/2010

Review:

The Bending Branches Slice Hybrid Paddle is a great paddle. No complaints!

Reviewer:

JKay

Rating:

5

Date:

3/23/2010

Review:

I've now paddled with it 3 times. Very comfortable with low swing weight. It makes the difference between being sore after a long paddle and not being sore! Highly recommended for the price.