Oru Kayak 4 pc. Paddle

I took the kayak on it's maiden voyage the other day and once it was assembled and on the water it was great! However, putting it together is a struggle because of the "zipper" on the stern. The inside support piece seems just a hair too large making it difficult to bring the two sides together to slip the zipper piece on. I practiced at home a couple of times ahead of assembling it lakeside and had the same issues. Only because a kind stranger came and offered their assistance was I able to complete the assembly and enjoy the lake. I'm hoping with additional use the process becomes easier. (Maybe the material will become more flexible?) It took me at least 10-15 minutes of struggling to get it all together.

I like the portability and the markings for adjusting the paddle length. However, I wish there were also markings to help adjust the paddle angle.

This paddle is very easy to assemble and I really like that I can angle it exactly as I want it. The plastic is sturdy which is very important - they got that right. It is very light, which for most I think would be great, but I am so use to a heavier paddle that this light one will take a little getting use to. I bought paddle clamps that fit directly onto the side rails of the kayak. However, I have to take them off while I paddle. It would be helpful if the side rails on the kayak extended further back so I could slide those clamps back to paddle.

Paddle works well, adjustable length and angles and comes apart into short pieces. Also doesn't drip water on you when you're paddling like some do.