Pelican Symbiosa Kayak Paddle - Adjustable Fiberglass Shaft with Nylon Blades - Lightweight - 90.5in 240cm to 98.5in 250cm

I had no idea what I was missing until I went out with this paddle. I'm 6'4" and prior to this I was using the 89" Poseidon paddle which was fine and all but I always felt like my stroke was awkward compared to all my short(er) friends. This paddle changed everything. I even ended up extending it further than I'd expected to. Also, and I don't know how cuz the difference of weight between these 2 paddles is next to 0, this longer paddle actually feels lighter. It's definitely the material because my eyes can easily see how much bigger this paddle is but it feels like it moves with half the weight.My only real complaint is the color. It is in fact "more blue" than the blue-ish gray it appears in the product photo, but not very much. The Poseidon paddle is a truly beautiful blue pattern that matches my kayaks perfectly. This looks ok, and the performance more than makes up for the deficiency in color, but come on Pelican: this paddle needs another, blue-er color option 😆 I'd buy that immediately!

We use these for kayaking every weekend. They were easy to put together and take apart when traveling. They are very light weight and are easy to use in the water. They also have an adjustable screw if you need to tighten or loosen the size

The paddle is amazing for the price! Its stiff no flex at all. I have a yellow 1995 prijon seayak 16 footer that looks like a giant bannana and this paddle is the perfect size. Not one complaint at all with it at all!Update: still an amazing paddle for touring. I have switched to a high angle style of paddling and have learned lots of advanced maneuvers so I decided to upgrade to a werner shuna carbon. To my surprise the blade shape and size is nearly identical to the pelicans blades. The big difference being the spine that runs 90° to the back of the blade on the pelecian. I've used the pelican in very rouh conditions, paddled into 30mph winds for over an hour, used the blades to push off of rocks and gravel and have zero complaints! I have read a lot of bad comments here but think it's either bad luck (got a paddle made on friday) or people that either lack experience or just want to nitpick! I'm keeping this paddle as a back up or a loaner when a friend needs one its definitely a keeper!!!!

The Pelican Symbiosa Kayak Paddle is a very good basic kayak paddle at a reasonable price. After doing a lot of research, I learned that the number one feature that many experienced kayakers want is a lightweight paddle. This kayak paddle is super lightweight at only 2 pounds, this is one of the lightest kayak paddles you will get for a hundred dollars (you will have to spend 2, 3, and 4 more times to get a paddle that is 0.5 pounds lighter). Yes, one hundred dollars is pricey for many people who are looking into recreational paddling (including me), but you get the ability to adjust the paddle's length and feather it at any angle. After testing out a couple of paddles, the most annoying thing for me is the push-button paddles as they are difficult to push and slide with wet hands, and tend to get stuck with sand. You can adjust the Symbiosa paddle with ease and there is no more pinching of your fingers!With that said, it is important to point out that the right shaft is deformed on purpose, it's supposed to give you a better grip but I don't like it; what if you are left-handed? I purchased both, the light teal, and the blue paddles and quickly found out that the oval shape on the right raft of the paddles is not consistent as I got one that was more round than the other. I exchanged the teal paddle for another and received an inconsistent shape. Another important thing that I was highly concerned about was the flexibility of the paddle blade; the less flexibility the more distance you can get per stroke. This paddle has a moderate amount of flex to the blades, I wish they weren't as flexible. Overall, I don't think I will find another paddle with most of the features that I want for under one hundred dollars. I will end up keeping both of my paddles until I can afford to buy a $300 carbon paddle.

Love my carbon fiber paddle with a nifty design. Lightweight. Only wish I was able to put grips on it. Unfortunately it isn't made in a way that the grips can slide on. Otherwise very happy.

I bought these to use with inflatable kayaks. For the price point, these are quality. The connections in the middle are really solid. They can be just the right size for a variety of paddler sizes, and they truly do feel lightweight and easy to maneuver in the water. I really like the tree etchings on them, too. I’m glad I found them!

This one was a bit over my budget, but it was for my wife. Of course I didn't want to compromise if it got her excited about getting out on the lake with me. She loves it. The carbon fiber shaft is lighter than the one I use, and seems more rigid at the same time. The colors really pop. It's every bit as good looking as it is functional. I don't regret saving up a little while longer for it. It's an amazing paddle.

Love this paddle and the design! Very lightweight