JungleWood
ActiveOverview
Junglewood is a small Canadian manufacturer specializing in premium bamboo sports equipment and lifestyle products. It produces items such as drumsticks, lacrosse sticks, baseball bats, and goalie sticks using guadua bamboo. The company focuses on hand-made, customized products sourced from international bamboo and machined in Canada.
History
Junglewood was founded by Robert Cook, who transitioned from a background in construction and home renovations prior to 2010. Cook began importing machined guadua bamboo to Canada, collaborating with carpenter Brian English to develop the first guadua bamboo profile baseball bats. The company has since expanded into various bamboo-based sports gear.
Product Lines
| Product Line | Positioning | Price Range |
|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Drumsticks | Premium bamboo drumsticks for musicians | $20 - $50 |
| Bamboo Lacrosse Sticks | Durable bamboo lacrosse equipment | $100 - $250 |
| Bamboo Baseball Bats | Guadua bamboo profile bats | $150 - $300 |
| Bamboo Goalie Sticks | Custom hand-made hockey goalie sticks | $200 - $400 |
| Bamboo Electric City Bikes | Sustainable bamboo-framed e-bikes | $1,500 - $3,000 |
Manufacturing
Bamboo is sourced internationally, machined, and brought back to Canada for final production. Products like goalie sticks are hand-made in-house to allow customization. Collaboration with local carpenters handles specialized profiling.
Notable Products
- Guadua Bamboo Baseball Bats - First profile bats developed with Brian English using imported guadua bamboo.
- Custom Bamboo Goalie Sticks - Hand-made hockey sticks customizable via online form.
- Bamboo Drumsticks - Premium drumsticks manufactured from bamboo for sports equipment line.
- Bamboo Lacrosse Sticks - Lacrosse sticks designed for performance using bamboo material.
- Bamboo Electric City Bike - Electric city bike featuring bamboo frame for urban commuting.
Reputation
Junglewood is recognized among niche sports enthusiasts for innovative use of bamboo in equipment like bats and sticks, praised for durability and customization. Professionals note the sustainable material choice but limited availability due to small-scale production. Some criticism exists over higher pricing compared to traditional wood alternatives.