For racers accustomed to paddling with a graphite paddle, we offer a carbon graphite paddle shaft made for us by Zaveral Racing Equipment to be used with your paddling adapter.  It weighs approximately 8.5 oz, has a modified T-grip and comes with a rope threaded through the 2 holes at the base, ready to be attached to your paddling adapter. Length of shaft is intended for seated (dragon boat, outrigger, marathon etc) paddling.