The Pelican POSEIDON paddle is A tool of choice for your next kayak adventure. Impact resistant, It features fiberglass reinforced polypropylene blades, a two-piece aluminum shaft, drip rings and 0 to 65 degrees blade angle adjustment. Indexing feature: to ensure you are holding your paddle properly, there is a very subtle variation in the shaft of our paddles. The shaft goes from a rounded shape to a slightly oval shape (called indexing) which serves as a reference to where you should be placing your right hand. This allows you to grip the paddle firmly with your right hand and loosely with your left hand, which will prevent fatigue and lead to a more pleasurable experience.Specifications and Features: Two Sturdy pieces of aluminum construction Impact resistant fiberglass reinforced polypropylene feathered blade design for great durability Adjustable drip rings to help keep hands dry for a better grip Enforced push-button connection with 0-65 angle adjustment The perfect fit! Our 89 inch (226cm) long Paddle is not too short And not too long. Perfect for your trips on the water! Ovalization: the shaft goes from a rounded shape to a slightly oval shape (called indexing) which serves as a reference to where you should be placing your right hand