I use Greenland style paddles, carved from Chuck Holst's plans. You can make one in an evening, and for the cost of a premium grade 2x4 (usually less than $15), and with minimal hand tools required.

I do like Werners and Lightnings for commercial glass and carbon paddles.

Shawn

: I assume that alot of you have probably made paddles to match your boats.
: However, If you don't use a custom wood paddle... what is your choice of
: paddle?

: I ask this because my paddle was stolen over the weekend. I left a sign with
: a reward asking for it's return, but I'm not optimistic. It was careless
: on my part to leave it exposed, but there you go...just one of the curves
: of life I suppose.

: The paddle I was using was a carbon fiber signature series Epic. It was a
: pretty sweet paddle, very light and efficient. So now I'm in the market
: for a new one, I'm still going to build one this winter, but that doesn't
: help me now for fall paddling.

: I've looked at and am trying to get in touch with Patrick over at Onno
: paddles, but am not having much success with that. I understand that he
: builds nice CF paddles for a reasonable price if you can get him.

: So... what are you guys using and how do you like them?