I consider myself a novice at using Greenland Paddles but have dabbled for the past two years with wooden and the Gearlab Akiak paddles. Gearlab by far makes the nicest two piece carbon fiber paddles and I've enjoyed my Akiak model for over a year. Just purchased the Kalleq model and compared to the Akiak is much lighter, wider, sharper edged and just feels much better in the hands. Looking forward to many miles of paddling with this incredibly designed carbon fiber Greenland Paddle.
