Crooked Creek 4-1/2-foot Wooden Boat Paddle - Features Multi-Ply Laminated Construction for Added Strength - Lightweight, Waterproof Finish (50432)

Needed some oar paddles for our boat, well made paddles and should last a long time.

Seems like a great deal

See that SUPER FAT paddle in the middle? That's this one. The ones on right and left are ACTUAL paddles you'd want to use while canoeing. This would be *terrible* as an actual canoe paddle (but yes, better than nothing). It's thick, finish is "meh", heavy, and handle is shaped the wrong way for comfortable holding. That is, the oval on a good paddle goes at 90 degrees to blade surface, this one goes parallel and would be uncomfortable to hold for the lower hand.HOWEVER, as a craft item (which is why I bought it), it's just fine. Great value here. It's thick enough to use as a structural member of a project. I bought mine to paint and hang on the wall, and it's just fine for that. So, depending on your use, 1-star or 5-star product. I gave it 4 on average because if used outside the water, no problem. In water? Spend more and don't hate the paddle. Even a plastic paddle is better for actual paddling.

But one of these about a year ago to use on our river trips and it is definitely been helpful because it is completely solid and wood compared to the plastic ones that are flimsy and you can’t use them to push off the side to get away from the trees. Ordered another one this year so that we could have two orders on each side of our raft. Definitely a lot better if you have the right need for it.

My wife and I purchased a Big Fig bed mattress that is virtually impossible to lift or raise up a corner to properly attach a fitted sheet on same. At first I used a wooden pizza peel to gain some leverage, but the four feet long paddle has proven itself and saved the day yesterday morning after my work phone fell off the headboard and hid itself under the bed. Not the way I like starting my day, but thank the UFO cat gods for this quality product.

It's a beautiful thing! When I get too old to stab water with it, I'll chop off the handle & use it for a cutting board!

These paddles aren't made of the best quality materials, which is to be expected as they were only $13ea. However they have a few chips at the bottom of the paddles that I wasn't too pleased about. Overall, they're alright.

This ore was exactly what I was looking for. I purchased two then purchased two more for my second canoe.

I have to admit, I bought this for decor, but the wood grain is beautiful, it's exactly what I wanted!

Great looking canoe paddle really keen to use it.

Good quality. I like it but a bit heavy. bought it as emergency paddle for 16' Smoker craft.

I bought 4 different paddles this one looks the best

Did not like weight of it,as well as rectangular shaft and short blade surface.