Bending Branches Whisper Dream Kayak Paddle

Bending Branches Whisper Dream Paddle. Background, Kayak newbie. So after much kayak research I chose the Perception Sound 10.5 but I didn't do a lot of research on paddles. I picked the BB paddle from the reviews here on ACK and felt this would be a good choice. Don't get me wrong it is a good tough paddle. I have pushed off and hit numerous rocks and such with nothing but some scratches. My negative is that it seems to take more energy to move my Sound. My GF has another paddle brand which has a bit larger blade and a flatter face giving it more bite and thus what I feel is a more efficient paddle stroke. The BB I feel is a good entry level paddle for a recreation kayaker not hauling around a bunch of fishing gear.

Really nice lightweight paddle. Works well for me.

Great paddle liked it so much bought second one for my daughter!!!!

Very comfortable, and the drip-guards worked very well. Was out this weekend for a few hours and didn't have any blisters/rubbing on my hands.

The Bending Branches Whisper Paddle works great and as advertised. Its light and durable. Product quality is great for the price. The two halves fit very precise and feathering adjustments work great.... And made in the U.S.A.

Paddle works great! It is lightweight and performs well.

An Excellent all around choice. I originally acquired one of these paddles when I purchased a used Emotion Temptation kayak. I enjoyed both items so much that I subsequently duplicated the pair at my winter residence in Florida. This paddle is very light but sturdy and can easily fend off rocks, docks etc without the slightest distortion. Purchased a pair of Yak grips which easily slide over the shaft. Also secured a thin knotted line with a plastic tie over shaft which I secure to the kayak in case I let go of same which has happened on occasion.

Paddles are a great value. They are well made, lightweight, and very comfortable to use. I also purchased the yakgrips and they make the perfect match. I am a recreational kayaker.

Nice starter paddle. The 3 adjustable hole make it easy to customize the paddle for each user,

Very satisfied with this purchase. For the money paid. Shipping was fast. Thank you Ack.

These seem to be pretty good paddles vs the price. They float and so far have held up great. I bought 4 for our kayaks. One thing I noticed was the holes where they are pushed together, the little snap buttons didn't line up right on a couple of them which showed them not to snap together correctly. I decided to just ream them out a bit more and now they fit correctly and easy. Could have returned them but I didn't have time before a trip and it wasn't that hard of a fix. Otherwise they seem to be great lakes paddles.

This is a great paddle. Very light & very durable. It is great quality for the price compared to the high dollar options.

Bending Branches Whisper Dream Kayak Paddle: Great, affordable paddle. I do a lot of wet lands exploring so the slightly flat lower paddle edge is very useful in the shallows, and I still get a good wetted surface for the stroke. Have used it carefully for a "push off" pole several times and it is holding up well.

Good, light inexpensive paddle.

light weight, easy to use and love that they come apart for storage and loading into my car

Great paddle for ocean kayak 4.3 , save power and great price !

Seems OK, not an expert.

Paddle handles really well. Glad it came with drip rings. Very handy!

No complaints. Works great.

Great beginner paddle. Bending Branches quality without the high price. I have the Angler Ace and got this as a backup. Great weight on an aluminum paddle too.

I really like my new kayak paddle. It is sturdy, light, and easy to pack and store. Great buy!

Pretty solid paddle for the money. No slop in joint where it joins together.

Paddles are light weight, well constructed, and the perfect length for the Maiibu 2XL kayak. Came as part of the "sport package". Love 'em.

Nice paddle. Ability to break in half a plus.

Got this paddle with the Tarpon 120 kayaking package. Great paddle. Constructed well. My husband likes it better than the one he bought from Dick's because it doesn't get him wet like his does.

Works well. Appears to be constructed well.

I got the paddles with my kayak package ..... Light weight I love them....

They are light weight and handles great... Good choice in paddles....

paddles work

Great paddle for the price. Light, well made. Moves my Tarpon 100 around well.

I received these as part of a package. they work well, gets me to wear I want to go. light weight and I can take it apart for transporting

This is a really nice, basic paddle. Well made, perfect for recreational use. Nicer than many more expensive paddles available. I would recommend for the casual kayaker without hesitation!

A bit heavy but great value for the money and seems very durable for rocky rivers.

Paddle!!! So far so good, it got me to my destiny.

Great paddle, performed great on river no concerns. Ordered it as part of a package, everything arrived together packaged very well, no damage

Excellent paddle. We use it as a backup when we have friends or family using our spare kayak. Great service from ACK. Ordered it at pinch time and it arrived the next day.

I've owned 2 of these paddles and both broke in the same spot, in the middle where the three holes are for the button. Upgraded to the Classic Angler,Love it!

This is a great paddle, strong, durable, gets the job done. Ive felt other paddles that are lighter etc, maybe higher tech, but if you are just starting out like I am this thing is great.

A great product for the price. Good for day to day use. Great combination of weight and function. The family likes to use them. I am not sure about using them heavy wave days.. I like to be able to crank hard.... Not sure about that yet. Great service as always from ACK. I am not sure how they get here so quickly..

A quality paddle that works great!

Value, value, value! Great paddle at an unbeatable price.

light weight, easy to handle, love it

these paddles are okay. They function as intended. They could be improved by the addition of hand grips, because if you paddle any distance you will get blisters ...and we will be buying some grips to add to our paddles.

Great paddle that was included in the ACK kayak package. Light, and paddles great. I highly recommend it.

Just learning how this works, now that I'm no longer struggling against it, everything is fine. Paddle upstream against the current for 45 minutes straight, not bad for a rookie.

First time buyer of kayak paddles. My wife and I found these paddles to be easy to use and easy to store.

The oars are the right length and weight for me. The only problem I have, is I needed extra padding between my thumbs and palm of hand. Bought some mesh exercise gloves, this did the trick

Light weight, yet durable. Excellent choice.

This is a great paddle at a great price. I've been paddling for 30 years and tried alot of paddles, and have always been happy with all my BB paddles.

These paddles are hardy for general use with adults and children. I don't have to worry about the kids breaking them.

Whisper Dream Kayak Paddle. Great value, price and quality. The correct length is important. My kayak is way faster now!

Nicely made paddle. Works very well, easily fits together and comfortable in hand.

Very nice paddle. Not too heavy for an inexpensive paddle and very sturdy.

A very good $59 paddle. Grip slips occasionally and drip stops are marginal. Paddle itself is fairly lite and works well.

Have used this once and it was an obvious upgrade from my former paddle. These are a little heavy but I use my feel free moken lite primarily for fishing inland lakes and rivers and not touring or rough waters . Could really feel this paddle dig in when I needed to make a quick correction or when picking up the pace. Good paddle for the price

Works just fine on flat slough water and in wide bay swells.

Exceptional quality product. You could pay more, but why? This paddle is of high quality, is lightweight and very durable. I highly recommend this product.

Purchased two paddles to replace the original that came with my west marine inflatable kayak. it made a huge difference on the first time i paddled with it. I did a lot of research before I decided to buy them, the one thing made me to go with it of course was the price. I am very pleased with it for what it cost I am very happy with it.

Nice paddles for the price! Glad I went for this lower priced option. Would happily do it again.

Easy to put together and adjustable. Light weight.

These are adequate for a beginner; I dont know what a seasoned kayaker would think; all I know is they get me thru the water fine, collapse for storage - & are a damned sight cheaper than a lot of other models on the market

I knew what I was getting. Very happy. Thanks for the quick turnaround.

First timer with a kayak so I wasnt sure if I was buying the right thing. Had some input from a relative and purchased two, one for me and one for my 12 yr son. They are very nice, lightweight and easy to use. Very satisfied.

God value. Excellent for amateur paddler. Professionals might want a more expensive product, but this has worked fine for me. Very satisfied.

Great value! Much more reasonable cost for an excellent paddle. Sized right for use with a 10 foot Kayak.

very nice paddle, out of an assortment in our possession this quickly vaulted to the top choice.

Good paddle at a great price.

Strong paddle has held up to heavy use. Adjustable position and breakdown button quickly jammed up with sand after serios ocean use.

Great paddle, easy to use and light weight!

Although I have not assessed a lot of other brands of paddles, this purchase thus far has been great. I will probably still be purchasing additional rings to keep away the water, but they do a decent job. I thought they are of great quality for the price and would purchase them again.

Very easy to use, lightweight, and durable. I would highly recommend this paddle.

Nice paddle for a package deal.

The paddles are very sturdy and easy to put together. loved them!

Great beginner paddle. Came in a package deal and well worth it. Quality made and very sturdy.

These are great paddles, for beginners or experts. Excellent shape blades and very strong overall. I prefer aluminum over carbon and plastic. They are well balanced and easy to adjust the feathering. A GREAT value for the price. And being USA made, you can see the quality and pride in their manufacture! You cant go wrong with this recreational paddle!!!

Good solid well made paddle for the price.

Not bad for the price.

Great, My wife took them away from me and gave me her old ones .... She loves them

Good paddle and a great paddle for rec use. Id recommend it to anyone

Great paddle and price especially when getting the 15% off accessory discount. I had never purchased a paddle before and decided on this one after reading other reviews and checking prices locally. I ended up buying three of them. It is light,comes apart easily for transport and storage. I used the ACK guide to fitting the paddle and glad I did because I probably would have purchased ones too short. I bought two 230cm and one 240cm for my 6ft son. The 230cm works for me 56 and my 59 son but we could easily use the longer paddle as well. Our kayaks are around 30 wide.

Great all purpose kayak paddle !!

An all round well designed two piece, durable, lightweight, affordable paddle !

Its light and it works. I now have two of these and its just as good as any others I have.

EXCELLENT KAYAK PADDLE. I HAVE OTHERS AND ALTHOUGH ALL KAYAK PADDLES WILL PADDLE YOU FROM HERE TO THERE, THE WHISPERS CUPPED DESIGN AND LIGHTWEIGHT MAKES THE TRIP MORE ENJOYABLE. THE QUALITY APPEARS TO BE CADILLAC A TERM I LEARNED IN MY TEEN YEARS. AT 74 NOW, THAT WAS AWHILE BACK. IF I WERE TO BUY ANOTHER PADDLE TODAY, IT WOULD BE THE WHISPER.

Best under $100 on the market

I use this paddle as a backup for my electric motor powered kayak. I have used it a couple of times with no issues.

Not a paddle expert (got pedal drive) but it seems to work well when I need it. It's light, floats, separates into 2 pieces for storage.

This came with the tarpon 100 package. Took the research work out of purchasing a paddle or deciding on how much $ to spend. Been out kayaking twice since purchase and have absolutely no complaints. Easy to handle. Glides through the water-moves the kayak forward well. Great weight to handle. Would buy again.

Product, price, and service all excellent! Thanks!

FAST shipping ! great starter paddle very sturdy needs paddle grips...

Purchased with an Advanced Elements Lagoon 2 Inflatable Kayak and my partner and I have been satisfied with it, but cannot say that I have a lot of experience with many other paddles. We are 5'5" to 5'8" and the 230cm size was fine. Even though this paddle only separates into 2 parts, it had a larger paddle surface area than the paddle that separates into 4 parts, so chose this one.

Seems like a good paddle. I don't have alot of paddling experience, so I can't give an expert review. The paddle makes the kayak move foreward, and I have been lead to believe this is a good paddle characteristic. It's pretty light, floats, and has 3 angle settings for nuetral, southpaw, and normal people. The grip area is slightly flattened so you can feel where the blade should be without having to look. Only complaint is that there is no grip padding, so I think I'll add something there. Again, I'm no expert, but I like it so far.

Seem pretty good to me, a very inexperienced paddler. They came with kayak package & I think they are better than I would have bought on my own

whisper dream bending branches kayak paddle

Decent paddle overall, make sure you order the correct length. 230cm is short for 6'3" person. Has anyone else's leaked?, I somehow got water in one half of paddle while riding waves in Lake Michigan.

I bought this for a new kayak we bought. We own a set of these paddles that we bought about 10yrs ago and found them to be a great paddle and still working great. Why buy anything else, when everyone loved the one we already owned. Tried another pair, but found we didn't like it, so decided to get a better pair and went with what we know!

I use this paddle for solo canoeing. Lightweight, responsive, great paddle.

awesome paddle for the money.

great paddle

It gets the job done, but there are much better paddles out there. I've already had to replace this paddle twice this year because the aluminum at the ferrule has broken. One of the blades snapped in half. Get a better paddle.

Better than the more expensive paddles I've tried from small specialty shops or large outdoor stores. I'm happy and having fun with it.

I've only had these paddles a couple of weeks but so far I'm real happy with them. They are relatively light and well designed - hopefully they will hold up well and make a real good rental paddle for recreational paddlers in the Perception Carolina 15.5s that I have.

Paddles are good. A bit short (I'm 6 foot) but great for a spare for kayaking with friends who don't have their own gear.

easy to put together, smooth paddle

I received this with my Kayak package. Good quality product.

performed well in light river currents on this outing.Will be an awesome backup paddle I will carry in my boat

Good paddle for the price. The paddle is pretty stiff but that does good for pushing off the bottom. I'm not a huge fan of aluminum but it doesn't seem to bother me much with the whisper for some reason. The drip guards are useless with a stroke like mine. When I dig down and my paddle is completely vertical I get water all down my arms and legs. It's a good concept but if others paddle like me it won't help much.

great design and feel, not too heavy great to use

Great paddle! Almost as light as fiberglass and very strong. You can lay everything you got into this paddle and it just delivers! Well made, tight, breakdown is a big plus. I especially like the slightly oval shaft, it gives us big guys a lot to hold on to without being too round. Terrific paddle and even better price. Way to go BB!

An incredible deal for the price. I put over 450 miles in a little over a year on my first Whisper Dream paddle before I broke it climbing a tough little rapid at low water levels on the Saluda River here in Columbia, SC. It's great for both river and flat water paddling, and holds up well in normal conditions. Breaks down easily to half its length and is remarkably sturdy. I'm a repeat customer, looking forward to hundreds of more miles in my kayak under power from this paddle.

great product for the price.

works great, can't tell if its worth more so glad I didn't spend more!

I like this paddle....easy and smooth.

I really like my paddle! It is not very heavy and I am able to go fast or slow and move around quite easily. My only complaint is that I need a longer paddle. I may have missed this information on the website, but I didn't see any guidelines for paddle length. I am only 4'11" so I ordered the 210 cm paddle, but my kayak is 30 in wide. The paddle rubs along the side of the kayak. I am going to order a 230 cm one, I think. If this information is on the website, my apologies. If not, it might be a good addition to help people choose a size.

Excellent product - terrific price!

I bought this for my spare paddle, stored below deck: an incredible paddle, very well built (in the USA) especially at this price.

The Bending Branches Whisper Dream Paddle is a great paddle for the price. I purchased two of them to go with an AIRE inflatable kayak, and they worked beautifully.

works great!

Lightweight, durable, great for recreational kayaking.

The two piece paddle is just what I wanted and the size is appropriate for me.

Good product for a good price. Very satisfied.

Very light. Worked well in ocean swells.

This paddle is a great value. It's light and both the shaft & paddle blades are very durable.

This paddle is sturdy and perfect for river kayaking.

I really like this paddle...it's much faster than my old one....scoops more water with each stroke.

Great paddle, light but strong. I've used it several times already for my fishing trips and I'm very happy with the paddle.

A well built product. However, the weight is on the heavy side. I can put up with it but not the kids but still a very good beginner paddles.

Good quality, easy to attach together, and very sturdy

Excellent product for the price!

Good value for the money.

A little bit heavier than what I've used previously, but overall am very satisfied with this paddle. It gets me where I need to go, and it's not a struggle at all to use. Perfect for beginners.

Paddle is great. Adjusts nicely and is super lite. Makes a comfortable paddle for a long trip. I recommend this product.

We bought two pair of 230cm Bending Branches Whisper paddles and we are absolutely satisfied. I normally don't give anything a perfect score, but based on the price, I felt I had to. They are light and definitely strong enough to paddle on our lake. Our first time out with them, we paddled just over two miles and these were effortless. For $59, I would recommend these to anyone needing a recreational paddle.

make sure to keep clean where it goes together or it will stick together

Happy with the purchase, it does what I need it too...

The Whisper Dream is a great paddle for the beginner. Does everything I want it to.. (Get me out onto the lake and back to shore.)

High quality paddle. Can paddle all day and your arms won't get tired.

Great for package deal. However, didn't like how the stationary drip rings.

The Bending Branches paddles were just as advertised. They are light and worked well.

Comfortable paddle! Light weight but it still felt strong and sturdy. We have two for our Malibu 2XL kayak. It was easy to get a good fluid stroke with them. Great price.

The paddle is very light and works very well. I purchased it with the Tarpon 100 kayak package and was very satisfied.

Great paddle for the beginner to intermediate paddler. I found it to be quite adequate and surprisingly light for the price.

Great beginner's paddle. Relatively light and priced right. Take a little time to decide on a paddle length before you buy.

Great Paddle for the price

My kayak has mirage drives, but from time to time, I need a regular paddle. This paddle is ideal and priced right.

Great paddles. We just wish we had gotten the longer version for our particular kayak (the wilderness 135 t), but the paddles are wonderful.

Very happy with the new kayak paddles. I am a new kayaker and these seem just right for me. Works great for the kind of paddling I do

Very nice paddle for kayaking on the New River. I have been well pleased. If there is any drawbacks at all, its the drip rings. They sometimes don't catch all the water from coming in. But other than that I would fully recommend. Thanks ACK for another great product!!!

Outstanding entry level paddle. Good price and light weight. ACK service was incredibly fast and good.

Very nice paddle and works great for river paddling!! We have used Field and Stream paddles in the past, but after using this one, there is no comparison!! Best paddle out there for the price. Thanks ACK for great customer service.

Light comfortable easy to use

Love this paddle. We actually have 4 of them. We were kayaking in the Mangrove tree tunnels off the inter-coastal in Bradenton Florida and due to high water levels were very close to the trees above. The fact that the paddle came apart made it easy to use only one side and maneuver better. Great flexibility for use! Very durable.

My wife and I are novice kayakers and got this paddle with our Redfish 10 packages from ACK. The BB Whisper Dream 230 paddle works very well for us. The two piece paddle goes together easily. Is lightweight, generates a lot of power on each stroke. I'm sure there are better more expensive paddles out there but I can say this paddle works great and is of great quality for the money.

Good paddle for the price but whats with the non adjustable drip rings???? Had to buy a set of drip rings so could adjust as needed.

I purchased this $59 paddle to replace a $60 wooden paddle that my son broke one day while kayaking. When I tried it, I was amazed at the quality for that price. The two piece aluminum shaft snaps together easily and has almost no play. The drip rings are not adjustable, but they do an excellent job of keeping water off my hands and out of the boat. The black hand grips have a slight oval shape, which keeps the paddle from slipping around in your hands. The blades are only slightly smaller than my other paddles, but large enough to get a good stroke and sturdy enough to push off of rocks or a sandy bottom. It is not quite as good as my $250 carbon-shaft Werner paddle, but I like it as well as as my $125 fiberglass Werner paddle and better than the $125 Aqua-Bound paddle that I nearly bought instead. Overall, this light-weight paddle is an excellent buy -- I've now bought a second one for a spare.

Great paddle! I have no complaints.

Good entry level paddle. Can we get it in earth tones like the kayak? I used camo tape on all the aluminum to eliminate reflections.

just getting into kayaking and like reviews said, great paddle for the price. Just ordered another one for our son who has now joined us on the water.

Great for a beginner

Good Paddle for the price.

This is my first paddle and I have used it only twice. I am happy with it, though I don't really have anything to compare it to. My friend said that it is a good paddle for the money.

This paddle handles well. I would not hesitate to buy an additional one. I am somewhat unhappy with the changes made to this paddle (it's the 2nd whisper I have purchased and does not compare favorably with the 1st.) Would prefer the drip rings to be adjustable instead of molded into the paddle itself.

Great value. Light and stiff. Perfect for lake paddling.

I did my research on paddles before buying this one, and it has everything much more expensive paddles have. I found it to exceed my expectations in every way, especially the great price! The 240cm works like a dream on my Mad River Adventure Canoe, even solo. So much so, I'm going to buy another for my wife!

well worth the money. this paddle is as light as my friends 160.00 paddle.could have got the 230 instead of 240 but it works just fine with my scupper pro.

Very good paddle for the price

Easy to use paddle. Lightweight, but sturdy. Would recommend.

Great paddle. Lightweight and makes you fly through the water.

Excellent paddle. You can't beat this paddle for the money!

This is a great paddle for a new kayaker and at a great price.

No complaints. Fits together easily and slices the water at any speed.

My fiance and I are first time kayakers and this paddle works great for us, pretty durable, easy to maneuver and great price! I would definitely recommend this paddle and ACK.

I BOUGHT THIS PADDLE FOR MY WIFE LAST YEAR. AFTER USING IT QUITE A FEW TIMES NOW,SHE LOVES IT. SHE PREFERS IT TO MY BB SLICE. FANTASTIC PADDLE FOR THE PRICE.

For the price... this thing is right on! Good paddle for the money.

Excellent paddle, easy to handle, inexpensive, promptly shipped.

The fit of the ferrule makes this paddle feel like a 1 piece aluminum shaft. my day tripper feels like a cheapo compared to the BB whisper. A great buy! Ultra fast shipping too. fed ex was in my driveway 24 hours after I ordered it. Thanks ACK!!!!

I got this paddle with the Tarpon 100 package. This was the only part of the package that I was a little disappointed with. The paddle doesn't feel too durable and I am reluctant to push off of the river bottom with it. The price is right though. I'm going to keep it as a spare in my boat because it is small and lightweight, but I am planning on purchasing a nicer paddle.

I got two. One as a spare. It works like the charm! The best value I could find.

Best bang for the buck around. Quick and easy to assemble and use.

Bending Branches "Whisper Dream Paddle" is a best in class value ... when combined with phenomenal service from "Austin Canoe & Kayak" who could ask for anything more?!?

Very Nice paddle for the price. AKC was very prompt with their shipping and price was excellent. Will do business with AKC again

Paddles work great. little tight to put together. my girlfriend can't do it on her own and i have a heck of a time as well, but once the paddles are locked they rock. <br><br> Really good at pushing back cottonmouths as well ;) <br><br> lightweight, strong, good for pushing off sandbars, comfortable to use. no problems. <br><br> 4 stars and not 5 as i am sure there are better paddles out there, but they would cost a lot more.

I am a beginning kayaker and was reluctant to spend a lot of money on a paddle. This one is perfect for me - it has a great feel, is lightweight, and tough. Great value and performs very well.

A great paddle for the price - light enough to be efficient but you won't sweat using it for pushing off the rocks (or letting the 12-year-old loose with it).

This is a great starting paddle. It has great features for the money and will be my backup paddle when I find a high dollar paddle I like. The only drawback is that the drip rings are part of the blade and can't be moved down the shaft.

I recently purchased a whisper paddle, as others have found, it is an outstanding value, very light and easy to handle. I would highly recommend this paddle to anyone.

Excellent paddle for the money, i would definitely recommend it.

Exceptional paddle for the money....

Shaft is darn near indestructible. Blades bend just a bit, but not too much. Not too heavy. Just an all around good paddle. For the price, you can't beat it.

Good product, light to handle, and a very good price

For a novice like me, this paddle is great! I've used half a dozen or so other paddles, and this one is by far the best. I was amazed at the power generated on each stroke, and it was very comfortable to use. I got a 230 for me and a 220 for my 14 yr old daughter, and she was able to almost keep up with me. I would recommend this paddle to anyone looking for a low cost, high quality paddle.

Very nice paddles for the price. Far lighter in weight than the cheap chain store entry level paddles. Austin Canoe & Kayak was very helpful in telling me what length to get. Order was very promptly shipped. The 2 piece paddles fit together very nice with no sloop.

Perfect, inexpensive and not too heavy.

Great buy for the money! Highly recommend Austin Kayak. Lowest price I could find on the 'net' for these paddles. Fast delivery.

GREAT PADDLE...EASY TO USE....MAKES A NOVICE PADDLER LOOK LIKE A PRO...HANDS DIDN'T GET WET!

Priced very well. Excellent out on the water. Gets you where you want to go.