Bending Branches - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Hondatom · 03-04-2014, 02:01 PM

I was forced to purchase a new paddle for the second time in two years. The customer support I received from Bending Branches is second to none. Both times I was treated like a Rockstar! I recommend this company to anybody that partakes in any of the paddling sports. On a scale of 1 to 10, they get a 12.

Here is a link bendingbranches.com
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rossman · 03-04-2014, 03:01 PM

Totally agree with you Tom. My son and I have had their paddles since probably 2000 or 2001. My son broke his in the surf and sent pictures to them and they replaced it, I believe for the cost of shipping. I then noticed that mine was showing some wear at the joint and they repaired it with a new shaft with their new and improved connection system. Probably 7 years later I was getting some wear and play in the joint and sent them some pictures and they offered again to repair it for the cost of 2 way shipping and a nominal fee, or to sell me a new with yet a new generation of connection system at close to a 60% discount. I grabbed the new one. I figured after 14 years I deserve it.
I've told the story a couple times before on here but I always look for the opportunity to give them props

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buddha · 03-04-2014, 03:18 PM

How would you compare them to Werner paddles?

rossman · 03-04-2014, 04:20 PM

I myself have not paddled with any other brands so I really can't compare them.I suspect that if you're going to do an apples to apples comparison that's probably not a lot of difference in performance. tThe after sales support that I get from bending branches is what has me hooked.

Zed · 03-04-2014, 08:31 PM

The aquabound (bending branches) are the lightest weight paddle Ive used. I used a werner on a paddle n fish after breaking a 1st gen aquabound carbon shaft on launch. I like the ultralight paddles best personally. werners have a bit more beef. All in your preference.

alanw · 03-04-2014, 08:36 PM

Never tried one but thanks for the company info. Will keep them in mind when paddle shopping

03-04-2014, 02:01 PM	#1
Hondatom Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 113	Bending Branches I was forced to purchase a new paddle for the second time in two years. The customer support I received from Bending Branches is second to none. Both times I was treated like a Rockstar! I recommend this company to anybody that partakes in any of the paddling sports. On a scale of 1 to 10, they get a 12. Here is a link bendingbranches.com Check out the Angler Pro!

03-04-2014, 03:01 PM	#2
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	Totally agree with you Tom. My son and I have had their paddles since probably 2000 or 2001. My son broke his in the surf and sent pictures to them and they replaced it, I believe for the cost of shipping. I then noticed that mine was showing some wear at the joint and they repaired it with a new shaft with their new and improved connection system. Probably 7 years later I was getting some wear and play in the joint and sent them some pictures and they offered again to repair it for the cost of 2 way shipping and a nominal fee, or to sell me a new with yet a new generation of connection system at close to a 60% discount. I grabbed the new one. I figured after 14 years I deserve it. I've told the story a couple times before on here but I always look for the opportunity to give them props Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

03-04-2014, 04:20 PM	#4
rossman Marginally Irrelevant Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bahia Asuncion Posts: 936	I myself have not paddled with any other brands so I really can't compare them.I suspect that if you're going to do an apples to apples comparison that's probably not a lot of difference in performance. tThe after sales support that I get from bending branches is what has me hooked. __________________ "When beholding the tranquil beauty and brilliancy of the ocean’s skin, one forgets the tiger heart that pants beneath it; and would not willingly remember that this velvet paw but conceals a remorseless fang. " — Herman Melville Y'all come see me now, hear!

03-04-2014, 08:31 PM	#5
Zed BANNED Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: W of 5 Posts: 1,265	The aquabound (bending branches) are the lightest weight paddle Ive used. I used a werner on a paddle n fish after breaking a 1st gen aquabound carbon shaft on launch. I like the ultralight paddles best personally. werners have a bit more beef. All in your preference. __________________ Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day. Give a fish a man and he'll eat for a week.

03-04-2014, 08:36 PM	#6
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	Never tried one but thanks for the company info. Will keep them in mind when paddle shopping __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

03-04-2014, 03:18 PM	#3
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	How would you compare them to Werner paddles?