This is a rugged Carlisle Tripper paddle - aluminum (plastic coated) shaft and plastic blades. Excellent for rescue practice - don't break your carbon paddle doing paddle float rescues! It would also be a 100% reliable option as a spare paddle on the deck. I have seen broken carbon blades after getting jammed between rocks - this is the tool for playing in rough stuff. Paddle overall length is 215 cm. It has been shortened from the original 230 cm which is too long for ordinary sea kayaks. Location: Richardson St in Victoria.