: Has anyone tried SWIFT PADDLES? I was thinking of getting a WIND
: SWIFT for my wife.

: http://www.eddyline.com/swift-paddles/
A lady in my kayak club has a swift paddle. She is very happy with it. I do not remember the model, but the blade is narrow and long. She has been paddling a long long time and I think she was going for something easier on the shoulders and elbows. She bought it directly from the maker--was able to get the color she wanted and a good price, no issues with the service either. If I were going back to a euro paddle I would certainly think of it.
But I need to carve a new greenland paddle which is a lot easier on the wallet. Left my first one behind on the beach. Ouch.