i've been using muskrat for a long time, and have to say i like the paddle. BUT, i also have to say i was very disapointed when i laid down $230 for a special layup and when the paddle arrived the blades had a strange discolored yellow look to them. the owner told me he had a problem with my paddle and was going to personally make me a new one because it just didnt look right,and was'nt good enough to ship, and since i had to wait a really long time, he'd through in a blem helmet he had laying around. well i never got the helmet, and when the paddle arrived "it just did'nt look right" live and learn, atleast it works good.