I can't possibly expound or Posted by: Deuce on Dec-06-12 2:13 PM (EST)
improve on that, but I can recommend a gentleman who makes great paddles and sells them cheap. I don't just mean reasonable. I mean cheap. I think I've seen him mentioned favorably here before, but here's the link. http://dri-kiwoodworking.com/id1.html They're not the lightest sticks around so they don't work for everyone, but I'm guessing weight isn't of paramount importance to you. I have the sixty inch beavertail and absolutely love it. Again, they're not for everyone, but I think they'd work well for you.