I found the same thing with cadence and drips, drips were only an issue when I slowed down to look at something or take pictures. My original set of paddles were big spoons paddles and they live up to their name. My kids always take my Camano, Bending Branches navigator, and AT paddles that have smaller blades in the order listed from biggest to smallest. I am looking forward to an $8 solution to getting smaller paddles for everyone, and like the navigator I like the look of the wood. I am headed out now for the second wet test of the paddle.