Freedom

This is a really pleasant paddle - the carbon shaft makes it light, but the plastic blade means you don't have to be scared using in on a rocky river. I like the simplicity of the push button adjustment, not much can go wrong and I find it easier than the fancier mechanisms. Depending on how many holes are left open, the paddle whistles softly like a low frequency flute with enough wind coming from off the port bow. I find that pleasant but it might annoy some people. The only real downside is that this paddle doesn't collapse very short for transport - I got it before I had an inflatable SUP so kinda wish I had gotten the 4 piece version instead. But it's a great paddle that's a pleasure to use.