After four seasons of use of my 8oz ZRE I think it is probably the best bit of gear I've purchased. Two years ago when my brother agreed to a trip I had to buy another cause I figure he'd be super pissed off if he ever discovered the difference between the Zav and the paddle I stuck him with.

Be careful when you set it on the gunwales on breezy days. I always secure it to the canoe (like it was going to be portaged) when in camp.