We use only the finest Appalachian-grown, kiln-dried, furniture grade hardwoods available to make the best paddle you can buy.

The natural conditions that create the Appalachian Mountains' magnificent scenery also produce the world's most beautiful hardwoods. Appalachian Hardwoods grown in the region stretching from northern Georgia to western New York are unique in all the world. In the Appalachian Mountains, at elevations of 1,000 feet and up, all the elements create the ideal environment for superior quality hardwood trees.

Slow maturity means tight growth rings, strong fibers and consistent grain patterns which give Appalachian lumber it coveted beauty, strength and durability

Quite frankly, there are a lot of different sources of hardwoods that probably have acceptible hardwoods for Greek paddles. But years of experience has taught us that although the species may range from oak to hard rock maple, but one characteristic of Appalachian Hardwoods remains the same: consistency.

Whether you get your paddles from us this year, ten years from now, or ten years ago, you can depend on OHATCO to produce a consistently top quality paddle made to last a lifetime.