One of the very old traditional designs, it will do just about everything you want. It takes a short, quick stroke. The symmetry allows you to maneuver it easily under water. The blade length of 28 inches (less for the shortest paddles) gives you plenty of square inches for pull, but the curves make it easy to use. This paddle can be used for solo or tandem paddling.

Lengths: 54", 56", 58", 60", 62", 64"
Price: $130
(Price shown is in Canadian $)