Our Materials

WOOD

Wood detail

Wood transmits the feel of the water and flexes slightly to absorb shock; and retains warmth to keep your hands comfortable in cold weather.

POLYPROPYLENE/NYLON

Fiberglass detail

Polypropylene is hard, smooth, stiff and rugged. We mix it with nylon to create a durable synthetic material perfect for a your rafting excursion.

ALUMINUM & HIGH IMPACT POLYPROPYLENE

Aluminum detail

These paddles are the peak of durability and value. Blades and grips are molded of UV-protected, specially formulated synthetics and hold up under rugged use.

 
EXTRA HEAVY DUTY RAFTING OAR SHAFT
EXTRA HEAVY DUTY RAFTING OAR SHAFT
Our most performance-proven oar
MSRP Starting at: $76.00
ECONOMY OAR
ECONOMY OAR
Excellent value in a lightweight oar
MSRP Starting at: $34.50
WOOD ECONOMY OAR
WOOD ECONOMY OAR
The best value out there
MSRP Starting at: $28.00
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How to Choose a Paddle

Blade size, shape and materials vary depending on your type of paddling More info

Carlisle Legacy

More than 27 years ago, Ralph Stevens created the first Carlisle® paddles More info

 
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