Do whatever you want!!!!  8-)  If a kayak paddle makes you smile, well go for it. Anyone who says different, needs to lighten up. I had a couple of guys in their mid 50's give me some bs about this very subject on LLC 2 years ago. One of them actually questioned if I knew how to paddle a solo. I smiled and in sign language made it clear he wasn't welcome on my island campsite. He had to take his break some where else.  ;D