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Voyageur and Traditional Style Paddles - Two Brands


Grey Owl Brand
We feature two styles in various sizes - The Voyageur and the Ottertail. Both come from Grey Owl paddles of Canada. They are made of solid cherry and are varnished. In the future we will also offer oiled paddles instead of the varnish. These paddles are light, lively and relatively strong. Grey Owl has a reputation of producing paddles comparable to fine furniture. The design is typical of many Native and fur trade styles with a long narrow blade.
Lengths: 52" to 68" in 2" increments.
Price: $89.95.
Shipping: $15 for one and $20 for 2 paddles throughout the lower 48 states



The Bark Canoe Store Brand
We have this paddle specially made for us. It comes in solid white ash and features a 6" wide ottertail blade and a long tapered grip. You can get it unfinished as shown or we will finish it with our formula of boiled linseed oil, turpentine, pine tar and Japan Dryer. It not only protects the wood but gives a traditional look.
Lengths: 54", 57", 60", 63", 66", 69", 72"
Price: $69.95. Shipping: $15 for one and $20 for 2 paddles throughout the lower 48 states



Determining the Right Size Paddle
Because some people are long legged while others are long waited the following formula applies:

    1. The shaft length should equal the distance from one's shoulder to the waterline of the canoe. To determine this distance, sit erect on a chair and measure from your chin to the seat.

    2. Add 6" to this figure to get the approximate shaft length.
(Assuming you are sitting on a seat in your canoe that is 6" above the waterline. If you kneel you might want to reduce that by a couple of inches.)

    3. Thus, someone whose chin to chair measurement is 26" would add 6" to come up with a 32" shaft length. Add 28" which is the blade length on the ash and most of the cherry paddles and that would give you an overall paddle length of 60".

Hudson Bay Style Axe by Snow & Nealley
This pattern has been used for over 200 years. 1.75 lb. head, 4" cutting edge, 24" bent hickory handle. Comes with leather guard - $64.95 plus $8.95 shipping and handling.


Crooked knives
We have good quality steel knives with hardwood handle. These are $18.50 (plus $3.50 shipping for up to 3 knives). They cut very well.


Pack baskets
Hand woven from Maine grown birch and maple with plywood bottoms inside and out for long lasting durability and beauty. Economy 1 inch weave, Premium 1/2 inch narrow weave, or Indian Belly style with narrow weave.
    12 inch Standard Weave $22.50 plus shipping.
    18 inch Standard Weave $36
    20 inch Standard Weave $49.50
    22 inch Standard Weave $54.90
    24 inch Standard Weave $58.90
    18 inch Premium Weave $42
    20 inch Premium Weave $54
    22 inch Premium Weave $60
    24 inch Premium Weave $66
    24 inch Jumbo Trapper $85.50
    18 inch Indian Belly Style $68.50
    20 inch Indian Belly Style $74.50
    22 inch Indian Belly $80.50
    24 inch Indian Belly $84.50
Harnesses available in green, black or brown nylon or natural cotton.


Tumplines
Heavy oiled 7ft leather spraps and oiled leather headband. If you have not used a tumpline we recommend you try it. When you think of carrying large bulky and excessively heavy loads in the conventional manner the task may seem impossible. With a tumpline it not only is possible but not nearly as painful as you might think. These are designed to be an essential part of your gear. For portaging your canoe, your gear, as an extra line for rigging a tarp or lean-to. The tumpline is universally functional. $49.95 plus $6 shipping and handling. Add $12 to double the length of the straps.

Awls
You can make your own out of a screw driver. Take a file and sharpen the tip to a 3 facet point. You don't want a round tip awl. The 3 facet point doesn't tear the bark and leaves the hole open.

If we don't have what you are looking for then drop us an e-mail and we will forward you the info.

How To Order

Give us a call or send us an e-mail. We'll be glad to answer your questions. You can order by credit card, money order or check.

All orders are shipped priority mail or FedEx Ground.

509-327-7902 voice and fax        barkcanoe@earthlink.net e-mail

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