Mike, not an expert here but AT had a lot of $40 canoe paddles at the Wooden Canoe Heritage Assembly which sold quickly to the untrained eye. They were good looking, nice design but lacked the basics of a good paddle. Poor grain, grain run out, etc. If you only paddle flat water, they may hold up but if you put them to the test, they may break. Just my $0.02.

: Anyone familiar with the American Trader brand of Paddle? Made in Canada.
: Seems like quite a good deal on Gear.com (compared to what I paid for a
: wooden touring paddle) 240cm asym. spoon shaped paddle with ss ferrul
: $58.00??

: Whats the catch?

: Mike