The Paddle:
The new Swifty blade shape strikes a nice balance between our La Bonga and BadgerTail paddles. The Swifty is a high-volume beaver tail that provides power without running as deep as our BadgerTail. With a shorter blade length for easier exits, when compared to the BadgerTail, The Swifty allows for quick acceleration and smooth maneuvering.
The North Woods inspired grip allows paddlers to adjust their hand positioning, effectively shortening or lengthening the paddle for a more versatile paddling experience.
The Legacy:
Named for Bill Swift Sr., past (camper then) owner of Camp Pathfinder and founder of Algonquin Outfitters, this paddle pays homage to a colourful Algonquin Park legend who was known to his family, friends, and customers as Swifty – having also earned the nickname Meanest or Mean Dude.
While his canoe-tripping legacy and love for wilderness canoeing still lives on through his adventurous family, Swifty has also been immortalized by The Meanest Link—a challenging route connecting the four original Algonquin Outfitters locations.
Built for those who move with purpose, The Swifty is more than just a paddle—it’s a tribute to a lifetime on the water. Whether you’re covering serious distance on an expedition or navigating tight turns on winding rivers, The Swifty delivers the power, control, and legacy of a true guide’s paddle.
OVERALL PADDLE LENGTH
SIZE 51: 51 inches
SIZE 54: 54 inches
SIZE 57: 57 inches
SIZE 60: 60 inches
SIZE 63: 63 inches
SHAFT LENGTH by SIZE
SIZE 51: 25.5 inches
SIZE 54: 28.5 inches
SIZE 57: 31.5 inches
SIZE 60: 34.5 inches
SIZE 63: 37.5 inches
BLADE & GRIP MEASUREMENTS
Blade Length: 25.5 inches
Blade Width: 6.3 inches
Square Area of Blade: 124 inches²
Grip Style: SWIFTY
Grip Width: 3.42 inches
Please note: Due to the nature of handcrafted work, these measurements may differ slightly.
The Swifty Canoe Paddle
A LEGACY IN MOTION
Badger Paddles X Swift Canoe Collaboration
