Bill Tuthill wrote in :

jughead wrote:

So far I have used a NRS PT paddle, Aqua-Bound paddle (I think Manta).
I'm looking to get either a aluminum shaft Aqua-bound Manta Ray, or a
Werner Skagit paddle. I liked the Mantra Ray. Never tried a Werner but
lots of people swear by them. I definitly want to get something with a
Asymmetrical blade. I'm 6-3 240 pounds.

Werner paddles are great! I own one and used to own several more
until friends lost them. Lightning paddles are also worth investigating:
http://paddles.com is their website. More color choices than Werner.

I've had a Lightning Std. touring paddled for about 8 years and love it. I
bought used (along with a Werner Camano) for $200 and definately got my
money worth out it. I sold the Camano several years ago and since I just
sold my CLC Northbay I just ordered a Werner Cyprus.

However I see that Cascade Outfitters 800-223-7238 is now selling
the Carlisle Simply Magic paddle, made in New Zealand, for under $70.
You can choose 220, 230, and 240 cm length. I have one of these
(I use it for whitewater kayaking) and it is a very good paddle,
even for a price higher than that. Fiberglass shaft, plastic blade.

I've heard good things about the Carlisle Simply Magic paddle before and
that it's one of the best paddles out there for under $100. Some might
consider it the only paddle worth buying for under $100.