Akin to the taste of maple syrup and five card poker, our Minnesota model is built to stand the test of time. It is constructed of beautiful Cherry along the shaft, sturdy Ash edging the blade and western red cedar in between. Wanting a paddle that pushes a lot of water, but still graciously slips into and out of the water, led us to design the Minnesota. The beautifully constructed hybrid blade shape, with narrow tip and flared midsection, allows for maximum power and a quiet stroke.