Bending Branches Black Pearl Carbon Touring Paddle Aviation-grade polished carbon fiber construction yields a superbly lightweight and stiff 14 ounce touring paddler perfect for flat water trips. Traditional touring blade shape with large surface area for efficient and productive paddle strokes. Comfortable pear grip allows paddler to comfortable control the paddle all day without tiring the hand. Oval shaft with an 11 bend positions the blade for an efficient and productive stroke. Touring blade edge is reinforced for better durability than most comparably weighted and priced racing paddles.