If you’re looking for a well priced wooden entry level canoe paddle this is ideal. The blade is powerful yet easy going through the water and the classic Beaver tail design helps linked and knifed strokes.  The bass wood construction is super strong yet still retains good spring.   

What Carlisle say:

The blade design and lightweight wood provides a powerful stroke. The basswood paddle features a urethane tip guard and a contoured grip for ease of control.