[Paddlewise] Recreational Paddle Recommendation

Hey gang,

I know I said I was interested in getting a Werner Mid-Tour paddle for my
new Pungo, but I would like to hear some other options from the peanut
gallery.  I'm gonna do a lot of paddling on flat water and I want something
that will be durable, but light.  I can see myself giving myself a shove
from the shore with my paddle, and maybe the occasional bracing push off of
an oncoming rock.  Will a fiberglass paddle blade like that on the Werner do
we well or would I be better served with something with a little more resin
in the blade like an Aquabound.

I want a paddle that's both strong and light.  I don't want a light and
stiff paddle that freys or snaps when used to push off or avoid obstacles.
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