Carlisle Magic Mystic Poly Kayak Paddle - Polypro Blades/Aluminum Shaft

I was very impressed by this paddle. I bought it for my fiance for her birthday(along with a 10'6" Old Town Dirigo 106). I used it for about 10 minutes, but it felt much better than my  Carlisle Day Tripper Aluminum Kayak Paddle - 2 Piece .I first noticed that it entered the water much smoother than my Day Tripper. I didn't realize how much I splashed until I used this paddle. It wasn't much lighter, if at all, but it did allow me to go faster than my Day Tripper. This paddle does come with splash guards. It breaks down into two pieces for easy travel and storage. It also allows you to clock the paddle 60 degrees if you prefer.When buying a kayak paddle for recreational or touring use(not whitewater rafting), you need to take into account your height, and measure the width of the kayak at the seat. Generally, if your kayak is less than 24 inches wide at the seat, you would go with a 220cm paddle, 230cm if you are tall(maybe 6' plus). If your Kayak is wider than 24 inches, you would go with a paddle 230cm, and 240cm if you are tall. It also depends on what is comfortable for you, so the best thing to do would be to try out a bunch of different length paddles until you find the length you like best. However, that might not be possible for most people. I figured I'd type this out to help out my fellow kayakers :).

I have been using a 220cm paddle that I got with my kayak (used) and it works fine but I tended to hit the side of the kayak at times when trying to accelerate or in class II-III rapids when trying to quickly turn. I wanted to get a bigger paddle this summer to see if it would make any difference but I didn't want to spend a ton to find out. This paddle is more than I expected, yes it is longer, 240cm, and that has fixed the issues mentioned above BUT I think this paddle works better than the shorter, more expensive paddle that came with the kayak. It seems to "grip" the water better and helps to get up to speed faster and I can bring my paddle angle down lower to help turn the kayak faster (sweep turns) so it has been a win so far. I have been on the water over a dozen times so far on lakes and rivers (only class II due to the lateness of the season) so I think I have had enough experience with it to vouch for this paddle.I don't see any reason to buy a more expensive paddle at this point and I do like the "oval" right side of the paddle because I can quickly tell if the paddle is in the right position without having to glance at it which comes in handy in rougher waters (one less thing to worry about).

I was looking for something to get out and get started with, but wasn't happy with the $30 paddles in sporting goods stores. They were ugly, didn't look efficient, and seemed heavier than these. Anything in this class was $80+ in store, so I came to Amazon and glad I did. This is a great paddle for beginners, feels better in the hands and has more options (feathering for paddling into wind) than the cheapies. These also feel lighter (but I'm not certain they are) than the $30 ones. Drip rings work well to keep you dry and they're as easy to store/transport as any 2 piece. Bonus, it matches my 2 Old Town kayaks that I picked up on clearance! If you're planning to spend a lot of time on the water, you might want to invest in yakgrips or gloves because these aren't as ergonomic as some of the higher end paddles (in the $300 range) and I tend to get blisters on long trips. Grips also help here in FL where the sun can soak in the black shaft and make it pretty hot to the touch. I'd also invest in a paddle leash and/or paddle floats to keep your investment safe in the event of a tip (or other oopsie!) because these will take on water pretty fast if you let them float away, probably due to the 2 part design and the feathering holes on the shaft. I learned this the hard way when I had to dive for mine in frigid spring water (luckily I could see it through the water!) Types of water I paddle: intercoastal ocean, flat lakes, spring fed rivers.

I ordered this paddle after losing my other paddle. My first paddle was a caviness paddle that I purchased when I got my kayak. That is the only paddle that I have used that I can compare it to. Overall it is very similar in size and weight. It seems to be pretty sturdy, and I've used it for a couple months now on lakes, and gently flowing river with my fishing kayak. It has held up fine so far even when using it to push off of sandbars or submerged logs.The only complaint that I have with it is the joint in the middle seems to be a little looser than my previous paddle. It doesn't create a problem for me, but I don't know if I would trust it in the water without a paddle leash.Overall, I am happy with this paddle for use as a recreational paddle, and would recommend it to friends looking and inexpensive paddle for the weekend lake trip.

decent paddles for a decent price.

Very lightweight recreational paddle. Good value!

Light and powerful. That's about all I can say. The only con is it wasn't available in the color I wanted but thats just being picky

Awesome

bonne pagaie,mais j'ai recu des 220cm au lieu de 230 cm merci