This 10 oz. medium lightweight Flatwater Canoe Paddle is designed by Bob Zaveral, Serge Corbin and Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Barton. It sports a Carbon Fiber Power Surge Blade with a Blade Length of 18 inches, thicker Carbon Fiber Edges & Tip than our other Blades, a Pre-Impregnated Carbon Fiber Shaft with a Standard angle of 12 degrees, and outfitted with Carbon Fiber Grips. It is stronger and has more edge on the blade to beat on rocks. Great for training.