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The Vermont Waterways paddling adaptor is great. This very closely mimics the paddling stroke for C2/C1 paddling. I have raced and finished six AuSable River Canoe Marathons... this is the most competitive C2 field in the most prestigious race in the US. Many of the paddlers have 200-300 training hours or more. With a new baby, the Vermont Waterways Adaptor (on my C2) helps me get hours that closely mimic paddling. After talking to a Top 3 paddler in the US, I chose the VW Adaptor over other canoe trainers for a couple reasons... 1). It is very well made and equally as durable as the Concept 2 it is hooked on to. 2). It has two holes in bottom of paddle shaft about 6" apart for connecting rope... many other paddle trainers only have one rope hole distal on the paddle. If you paddle, you already know how important the 'catch' is to a powerful stroke. This two hole setup allows me to both closely mimic feeling of catch and a get the same feeling of driving down with my top hand as when I race in a C2. 3). Customer service. Hope is great at answering email... answered mine in a couple hours. You will not regret buying this well made, functional paddling adapter.