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I have had a couple of these paddles now. The original one I purchased came from Dicks Sporting Goods. I absolutely loved it, especially when compared to the cheap paddle that came with my kayak. It allowed for two degrees of feathering or just keeping the paddle flat as well. The blades aren’t very flexible and the shaft is made of a lightweight aluminum that makes it super easy to paddle with and is too taxing to go on longer trips. There are lighter weight paddles now, with the innovation of carbon fiber, but this is a great paddle if you aren’t looking to break the bank. The only reason I can’t bring myself to give it 5 stars is because my original paddle has separated a little where the two shafts come together, making a pretty big pinch point. Even on the new paddle, where the paddle connects is flush, but still a huge pinch point, so if you’re new to kayaking, or in a hurry there’s a big possibility of catching your palm in the middle of the paddle. Otherwise, I’d say this is a great paddle for anyone on a budget.