Adventure Technology Ergo Tour T4 Kayak Paddle - Carbon TA Shaft, Oversized Blade
By Jeff
from Virginia on 07/16/2010
Pros:
Comfortable, Durable, Feathering, Lightweight, Two parts
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
This is hands-down the best paddle I've used - I use it with a 12' light touring boat, and it provides plenty of propulsion. The bent shaft is comfortable and more natural to use than a straight shaft, and it's really easy to adjust the feathering. It really doesn't weigh much at all, and the fact that it breaks down into two parts makes it easy to transport (though it's hardly worth mentioning since the majority of paddles are two parts). I try and be gentle with the blades, but they've taken some abuse from rocks on a few shallow-water runs. However, they've held up just fine, and I can't see any damage beyond simple scuff marks. It is one of the more expensive paddles on the market, but if you're a serious paddler, the extra amount is well worth it and you'll notice the difference.