novice wrote:
I want the shaft length to be adjustable. cost is a big factor. I guess
i'm looking for a good substitute brand that is not so popular . epic
seems too expensive.

Do some checking around John Abrams )
usually has some fairly inexpensive non-brand paddles, not Epic
quality, but not bad. I handle Andrew Martin which are slightly
heavier, but bombproof, Quickblade is very, very light, and not quite as
expensive (or as pretty) as Epic. It just takes looking around. In any
case, you can expect to pay anywhere from USD $250-$400 for a decent
paddle.

Another poster was suggesting that boat stuff prices are not that bad,
and I'd agree. Compared to a single TT wheel, a paddle is CHEAP, and
generally will last longer.

Marsh