SeaSense X-1 84in Balanced Kayak Paddle - Black

I was worried about buying a paddle this cheap, in fear that it wouldn't float. I was told by another store that only the more expensive paddles floated. Well this paddle held up great during my 6 hour kayak trip over the weekend, and it floated perfectly fine! Definitely a great purchase for the price!

This paddle is good and at a great price. I used and there is no problem with. it is a two piece, so you can use it as two paddles or one.

Easy to break down. Works well. Adjustable to two positions. For the money, a very good paddle. I would buy this again.

I am not an Olympian nor do I play one in the movies. I have a 17 foot aluminum canoe that I usually paddle alone. I added a solo seat in the middle and with a single paddle I am off course after two, for sure every three paddles. It is tiring having to change grip from one side to the other for every stroke so I zig-zag down the river a lot. I bought this so I can more easily make strokes on alternating sides. It is well built and will do as it says it will. If it does not meet others expectations then they have unreal expectations. You want a competition grade paddle then go pay more to buy one but don't criticize this product. It will do the job if you expect it to do the job of a bargain paddle. On-line transaction, ship to store all went smoothly and timely. I have no complaints.

We have three carlisle daytrippers and needed one more paddle but didn't want to spend as much. This one is shorter than the carlisle, but I am 5'2 and it's fine for me. The drip rings work great, it's lightweight, and I am actually starting to prefer it over the daytripper. If you are much taller than me then you may find it short, or if your cockpit is deep then it might be a problem. But with my shallow cockpit, I am very pleased and very glad we took the risk to buy a "cheaper" paddle.

According to paddle guidelines, one is to extend the arm upward while standing up and be able to barely grab the paddle's tip from ground up in order to choose the right paddle, but also it depends on width of kayak and type of kayak. This is definitely a paddle for recreational kayaks. When wet, the kayak grips slip. It's very lightweight which is a plus, but when furiously paddling you feel as it would break also due to its lightweight. The drip cups are also an extra since most paddles do not come with a pair, and they do a decent job of keeping water from dripping down to the center. Seven feet lightweight paddles seem to be a standard for adults and 1.7lbs weight. Anything lighter than that and smaller would be a youth or child paddle, so this paddle is the basic adult recreational paddle with an amazing touch of affordability. The paddles have a curved shape which the picture do not show well, but depending on the strength of paddling that shape could be an advantage or a curse since when one paddles hard in strong currents, you can feel the pressure on the end of the paddle and it feels as if it will brake. That's what I meant by "furiously paddling" and being too light weight for anything other than casual recreational paddling. I would not use this paddle in open water with strong currents. For that I have also a seven foot, about 2 1/2 to 3 lbs weight shaft with straight paddles.

This paddle comes in 2 pieces. One side has the little balls you depress and the other side has the holes the balls pop up into. Seems to be good quality. When it is put together it feels solid and doesn't have slack or wobble. Have not used it. Could get loose later due to wear and tear but time will tell. More later after I use it.

I'm kinda new to kayaking, but this paddle is more than adequate for what I intend to do. It's lightweight, sturdy, balanced and has cushioned hand grips for comfort. Not planning on competitions, really heavy waves or major strong winds, so this should last for years and allow me to explore lakes and rivers and get some good exercise as well in an environmentally friendly way.

I'm new to kayaking so I picked this up really cheap. It actually seems to be built really well and study for the price. It propels my kayak with minimal effort so I would say anybody looking to buy this to save a few dollars, go for it!

I used this when I got into kayaking, and it works ok. The blade is not big enough or designed in a way that will push you through the water as fast as you like. I recommend this as a starter paddle. You can use it as a backup when you want to progress. As soon as I started using a more expensive paddle from another outdoor retailer, I experienced much faster and stronger strokes. That helped me keep up with more seasoned kayakers in a club that I joined. Keep in mind you get what you pay for. This is the best bang for your buck, but it's cheaper for a reason.