Explorer Plus (Cosmetic Second)

The Explorer Plus is a long-time favorite, known for beat-me-up durability, for both wilderness tripping and flatwater paddling. This paddle is a “cosmetic second”, meaning it is 100% structurally sound but has minor cosmetic imperfections. All components, including the shaft, blade, and grip, meet our high-quality standards for durability and performance. Common cosmetic blemishes may include slight scratches, minor resin bubbles, wood grain inconsistencies, non-standard blade or grip layup, bleeding of the Rockgard® edge protectant, or slight misalignment of graphics. These imperfections are purely visual and do not affect the paddle’s strength, performance, or longevity. Cosmetic Seconds FAQs Remarkably durable with a 4 oz. fiberglass wrapped blade Full Rockgard® protection will withstand heavy use 18-laminate shaft provides strength and power Is this the right paddle for you? Read more. Shaft Material: 18-Laminate Basswood Blade Material: Basswood & Roasted Basswood Blade Size: 8.1 x 19 in. (21 x 48 cm) Blade Surface Area: 118 sq. in. (813 sq. cm) Grip Type: Freestyle Palm Grip Weight: 23 oz. (652 g) Here at Bending Branches, we build all our paddles to order (much like a fast-food restaurant), so paddles do not collect dust or become dated. As soon as you place your order, a real person in our Osceola, Wisconsin factory will start preparing your paddle. Shipping windows vary by product and are estimated on individual product pages. Thank you for supporting American manufacturing. Before You Buy: As this paddle is Cosmetic Second and reduced in price, Bending Branches will not provide photo samples or pre-purchase information on the appearance of the paddle. In the event of an incorrect size purchase, Bending Branches will accept returns within 30 days of purchase if the paddle is unused and void of wear. Customer is responsible for shipping the paddle back to Bending Branches. Like all Bending Branches paddles, this paddle comes backed with a one-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Note – returns or refunds due to personal preference on “imperfections” will not be honored.