All-purpose canoe paddles feature a tempered-aluminum shaft with T-grip and a high-impact polyethylene blade (20"L x 8"W). Choose standard 51"L paddle, or 57"L paddle designed for the canoeist in the stern (rear). Kayak paddles feature an oval aluminum shaft for easy gripping and asymmetric polypropylene blades (3"W) with a two-sided shape for smooth, efficient strokes.