Redtail Aspen Unfinished Beavertail Paddle

A blank canvas in beavertail form, this unfinished aspen paddle is built for paddlers and artists who want to put their own mark on the water.

Aspen is a light, workable wood that takes paint exceptionally well, making it the natural choice for a paddle meant to be customised. The beavertail shape gives you a generous surface on the blade to work with, and the unfinished surface means you can go straight into your project without any prep work to strip away an existing coating. The possibilities range from traditional Indigenous-inspired designs to bold geometric patterns to something completely personal. A quick search online turns up no shortage of creative inspiration from the paddle painting community.

This one also works beautifully as a decorative piece. Mounted on a wall, a painted beavertail paddle is a striking display of both craft and creativity. Redtail Paddle Co. shapes each one by hand in Millbrook, Ontario, so even before the paint goes on, you're starting with a well-made Canadian canoe paddle. Whether it ends up above the fireplace or back on the lake is entirely up to you.

• Material: Solid aspen hardwood
• Blade shape: Traditional beavertail
• Finish: Unfinished, paint-ready surface
• Construction: Hand-shaped in Millbrook, Ontario
• Best use: Custom painting projects, decorative display, recreational flatwater paddling
• Made in Canada