I have been using the Werner Kalliste, carbon fiber, 2-piece, bent-shaft, smaller diameter paddle for some time now and I love i!. Also, my wife, brother, sister and brother-in-law all have the same paddle because they are wonderful, extremely light, strong, 2-piece paddles that can adjust for feathering in the wind or comfort, I use 30º. If there is one thing that you owe yourself, is a great paddle. Once you try one of these, you will never want to use any other!