CarlisleMagic Plus Kayak Paddle with Polypropylene Blades and Wrapped Fiberglass Shaft

Great for kayaking. My go to paddle with little rubber stoppers to keep you from getting dripped on(mostly). Breaks down for travel and storage. Great colors.

This is an excellent glass shaft paddle at a very good value. I'm a recreational kayaker that gets on the water a few times a month and have one other glass shaft paddle. My other paddle, by West Marine has a locking mechanism for adjustable blade pitch, which I never use. The Carlisle only has a single pitch position where both blades are on the same plane. This is actually the easiest and best way for me, since assembly is straightforward and quick utilizing a spring-lock button. The fitment of the shafts of the Carlisle are smooth and solid, very precise, and no wobble or play. Nothing much 'magic' about it, just a very good paddle. I prefer the fiberglass to aluminum by a long shot.The blades are very tough, as I found out on a tight turning river in fast water when I got a blade stuck between obstacles. It bent way over and bounced right back with no damage.One thing I do recommend, and have on both my paddles are the 'Yakgrips'. A note on the Yakgrips; they tend to ride up or down on the shaft, and my way of securing them is to get a good, large, tie wrap on both sides of the grip, tighten them as tight as you can, and trim the excess with a razor knife to prevent a sharp edge of plastic from scratching your hands.

I ordered this same paddle from REI and each time there was a problem. I eventually gave up and ordered through Amazon. I couldn’t be happier. It came quick and without any damage/shipping issues. This paddle is lightweight and easy to use. They match our kayaks perfectly too! Great quality for the price!

I paddle mostly in lakes. Most are small, but a few are larger with slightly choppy water. I either go out in an Intex K-1 or a West Marine 1, both inflatables. I picked up the 230cm length Carlisle (orange!) paddle set and am decently pleased with how everything has turned out.First off, I am 5'10" 145 lb's and the kayaks I use are both around 24-30ish inches wide. If I could go back, I would have picked up the 240cm length, but note that this far exceeds the general height test of wrapping your finger over the tip of the paddle. I like shallow strokes though, so take that as you will.The paddle is light for the materials, though still on par with my West Marine paddles. There's no play when the two halves of the shaft are connected together, which was a big concern of mine. The thing is extremely solid and works as well as a one-piece paddle. Orange plastic is beautiful and contrasts really well with the water aesthetically.I have two gripes about this paddle set, which I've already remedied but must note.1) Finish quality. There was a large sharp ding on the shaft right where my hand would go. This cut into my hand the first time I went out, and I had to come back in to file the groove down. I have since put rubberized grips over it, but it was not pleasant to know that the paddle had such defects on it right out of the box.2) The water blocking rings are terrible. The rubber is flimsy and does not sit flush on the shaft, letting water leak right through. I picked up a new heavy duty set from a sporting goods store and replaced them immediately.Overall I'm fairly pleased with the quality, but had to remove a star due to the damage and oversight of the water blocking rings.

The paddles are very well made and have no play when connected. I have used them for 100+ hours and have not found one negative thing about them. They are light and have 3 different settings that can accommodate different paddling styles. This is the second pair we have bought, one 230 cm and also a 220 cm. I believe they will go the distance. Oh yeah, the wife even attempted to crush one by accidentally shutting the garage door on it. The paddle was in an old fish tank and was standing upright directly underneath the garage door. The garage door was shut on it 3 times before I realized what was happening (because the paddle was bowing). I went and looked at the paddle that was in perfect condition. It took a beating and still paddles as it was brand new. The shaft did not permanently bend and the paddle itself never showed long-term signs of being bent. Pretty good if you ask me. Check the warehouse deals as I believe I got one pair for around $60.00 free shipping.

Been paddling with this brand for 15 years. Needed another paddle and our local store changed ownership and told me only if I special order it; wait for awhile for it to come in; and quoted a high price. Got this Paddle in two day at a great price!!! So much for supporting local

I love this paddle! It is lightweight, sturdy, and very comfortable to use. There are 3 holes which allow you to adjust the angles of the blades. I have it set to the middle hole, but a much taller friend tried it and put it on the first hole which put the blades at a better angle. I've used this several times in the ocean and it gave me plenty of power without any blisters. Also, I stayed much drier than with other paddles. Well suited for beginner and intermediate paddlers. This is a great deal for the money - enjoy!!

Very easy to assemble and break down. Most important great for kayaking. My only experience has been lake kayaking and it has worked perfect. Also the seaglass color scheme is amazing.

Great looking paddle, super light, but on account of it being winter, it has not been used yet

It was exactly what I wanted, fantastic!

Product as expected.

The paddle is great I ordered two Carlisle Magic Plus 240cm sunrise. They look great, the wrapped fiberglass shaft is strong and comfortable to hold. The ovalized hand grip area makes the paddle very user friendly and comfortable for long trips. A spooned/curved blade makes paddling very smooth and efficient. They arrived quickly with no damage. I cracked open the first box to check things out...all good. Opened the other box and it was a 220 paddle with Cherry Red blades. A little more attention to detail by the shipping people would be appreciated. We were gearing up for a trip so I quickly went on Amazon to see if I could order another and get it in time. The product page said two day shipping... great! Went through purchased another got the confirmation email..."shipping date unknown"!!!! REALLY!! 15 days later the paddle arrived, I had already gone and returned from my trip.

The weight and feel of this paddle is super. It has a nice balance and the button works well for easy shifting of angle. Only complain is the hole was drilled a little too big for the button and so shifts when you paddle which is disappointing. I suspect in time it will fill up with gunk and be fine like so many others i have had.