This is an excellent glass shaft paddle at a very good value. I'm a recreational kayaker that gets on the water a few times a month and have one other glass shaft paddle. My other paddle, by West Marine has a locking mechanism for adjustable blade pitch, which I never use. The Carlisle only has a single pitch position where both blades are on the same plane. This is actually the easiest and best way for me, since assembly is straightforward and quick utilizing a spring-lock button. The fitment of the shafts of the Carlisle are smooth and solid, very precise, and no wobble or play. Nothing much 'magic' about it, just a very good paddle. I prefer the fiberglass to aluminum by a long shot.
The blades are very tough, as I found out on a tight turning river in fast water when I got a blade stuck between obstacles. It bent way over and bounced right back with no damage.
One thing I do recommend, and have on both my paddles are the 'Yakgrips'. A note on the Yakgrips; they tend to ride up or down on the shaft, and my way of securing them is to get a good, large, tie wrap on both sides of the grip, tighten them as tight as you can, and trim the excess with a razor knife to prevent a sharp edge of plastic from scratching your hands.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 49.5 x 10 x 2 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 1.36 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 48 x 10 x 4 inches |
| Item Weight | 2 Pounds |
| Brand Name | Carlisle |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |
| Model Name | Magic Plus |
| Color | Sunrise |
| Material | Polypropylene |
| Suggested Users | unisex |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Carlisle |
| Part Number | 01.2509.3660 |
| Style | Magic Plus |
| Included Components | Paddle |
| Size | 220 cm |
