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Bending Branches Navigator Versa-Lok - 2pc Paddle
Regular price
$649.00
NEW for 2023! The ultimate combination of technology and handcrafted beauty
NEW for 2023! The ultimate combination of technology and handcrafted beauty, the Navigator Versa-Lok™ is lightweight, resilient, buoyant, and comes with 15 cm of adjustability.
Weight: 836 grams
- The wood blades on the Navigator are known for their light weight, effortless stroke, durability and quietness.
- Wooden blades provide one of the easiest, more forgiving forward strokes in paddles. The natural buoyancy springs the paddle out of the water and the wood absorbs the rigors of the river or lake, providing an enjoyable paddling experience. Compared to composite blades, wood blades are going to be more flexible and forgiving.
- The dense, dark woods selected are known for being some of the lighter options, while holding form and resistant to wear. In terms of sound, there’s not a quieter entry and exit than these blades, especially when compared to plastic blades.
- The blades are wrapped with Rockgard® tip projection and coated with 2 oz. fiberglass. Both seal in the wood and project it from abuse and long-term wear.
- 96 sq. inch blade is designed for a natural low-angle stroke. If your forward stroke is generally more horizontal and relaxed, you’ll enjoy this blade shape, as it provide sufficient torque without being fatiguing.
- The Navigator is an ideal companion for flatwater and sea kayaking, plus solo and pack canoeing.
- T-700 is the best carbon material available at Bending Branches. The checked pattern and cross dimension weave result in better strength to weight ratios than most all other options, both carbon and glass.
- The shaft is ovalized where the hands go for more comfort and control, and to limit the chances for blisters.
- Versa-Lok™ offers 15cm of additional length and infinite feathering options, and does so with an easy to use and understand system that is secure (no disengagement), robust (will hold form for a very long time), and resistant to corrosion (nylon plastic and stainless steel parts).
- Versa-Lok™ offers longer sizes than the previous generation of paddles, making it ideal for wider or bigger kayaks and the high seat position.
- The Versa-Lok™ clamping system is backed by structural and cyclical testing, plus a decade of on-water use.
- Carbon ferrule insert is light, tight, and right for the long haul. This is a sizable upgrade over plastic or glass ferrule inserts.
- Proudly hand built in Osceola, Wisconsin, USA, by a team of paddlers and outdoor enthusiasts.
- Shaft Material: Satin T-700 Carbon
- Wood Type: Red Alder & Roasted Basswood
- Blade Size: 6.2” x 20” (96 sq. in.) (619.4 sq. cm)
- Weight: 29.5 oz. (836 g)
- Ferrule Angles: Infinite
NEW ZEALAND DELIVERY
For delivery of orders within New Zealand, excluding boats:
- All local orders over NZD $149 are shipped free using a standard signature required service.
- All local orders under NZD $149 are charged a flat fee of NZD $8 and are shipped using standard signature required service.
- We use Post Haste Couriers as our courier service
- Allow 4 business days for standard South Island shipping and 5 business days for the North Island.
- Rural Address and PO box numbers please add business 2 days.
- Once your order has been dispatched you will receive an email with tracking information.
- Once your order has left the store it is at the mercy of the couriers. Please check your tracking information and contact the couriers if it has not arrived when expected.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO RECEIVE MY ORDER?
- Allow 1-2 business days for standard South Island shipping and 2-3 business days for the North Island.
- Rural Address and PO Boxes, please add 2 more days.
- We try our best to get your orders out to you ASAP, however, during our peak times (Christmas, Sale week etc), we may need an extra day to process them.
- These estimates are for a perfect world when courier companies work on time and natural disasters and pandemics are at bay. Once it has left the shop it is sometimes up to the shipping gods!
If you would like an update of Courier Network Status, please see these links:
CAN I CHANGE MY ADDRESS AFTER I ORDER?
- We can’t change addresses in the system once your order has been placed, however, send an email to hello@furtherfaster.co.nz or call us in-store and we will endeavour to change the address.
- Please let us know before order cut off at 1pm daily.
INSTORE PICK UP / CLICK & COLLECT
- We offer an in-store pick up service.
- This is contactless, please order online and choose Pick-Up.
- You will be notified when your order is ready for collection.
- Collection can be made during opening hours at
57A Buchan Street
Sydenham
Christchurch
WHERE IS MY ORDER:
- Once your order has been shipped you will receive a Shipment Order Email. This will have a link to your tracking details, you can use this link to find the location of your parcel and contact the courier company to see how far away it is.
- If you have not received a confirmation email within 24hrs, please check your junk box in your email, as some times we need to get in touch with you and emails do happen to end up in there!
- Alternatively, speak to our order guru 'Bot-Bruce', and he can find the tracking details for you in the chat section of this pop-up. Just ask him, 'Where is my order?' and follow the prompts 🐻.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY (AUSTRALIA, USA)
- All Australian orders are charged a flat fee of NZD $35 and are shipped using a standard service (not including boats or paddles). Paddles are NZD $125 for 2 and 4 piece paddles and NZD $195 for 1 piece paddles.
- All North American orders are charged a flat fee of NZD $90 and are shipped using a standard service (not including boats or paddles).
- Standard delivery times for international orders can vary from 5 business days to 6 weeks.
- Once your item has been dispatched you will receive an email with tracking information.
- International orders do not come with a signature delivery confirmation.
- Please do not buy products with eggs or bacon, as international customs do not like this and your order may be confiscated at your own cost (no one wants wasted bacon and eggs!)
SPECIAL ORDER ITEMS
- All orders are shipped from our Christchurch store and usually leave the next day. If for some reason we don't have the item you ordered we will notify you as soon as possible and let you know when you can expect delivery. Special order for non stocked items vary however are usually 2-6 weeks.
BOATS
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Need your boat shipped? No problem! Shipping is excluded at time of purchase. The team will calculate this separately after your purchase and contact you with the best rates for you at the time.
- As a cost indication shipping typically starts at $99 for smaller boats and $150 for longer, larger boats. This is based on where in NZ your boat needs to go and which boat you purchase.
- Boats are delivered to your nearest Mainfreight Depot for you to collect from there.
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Please contact the team on 03 338 1774 or hello@furtherfaster.co.nz to find out more.
QUESTIONS?
If you'd like to know availability and delivery times for a specific item please contact us and we will aim to get back to you the same day within business hours.
