: After taking it to the pool a few times and then tweaking it, I'm
: pretty happy with the first GP. 84", 29.5 oz, cedar with
: square maple tips. A little thick on the edges, and rough in
: spots, but should be at the very least a decent pool paddle or
: loaner.

: Was able to roll with it immediately, as well as scull brace after
: a few minutes, and scull-to-brace from a capsize, which was a
: pretty pleasant surprise.

: When wet, the grain pops so much people asked me if it was
: laminated:
: http://img413.imageshack.us/i/gpgrain.jpg/

: Still have to put a finish on it, probably gonna go with plain tung
: oil.

: Thanks for the help with my questions on this!

Looks nice Stephen, it would likely be a bit quieter with round tips, the square edges tend to make more noise.

Bill H.