TomT wrote on Mar 6^th, 2019 at 3:36pm:

I agree ST.  I can manage waves much better with a double blade.  I usually get on the water 6-7 times before a trip and paddle for 1 & half - 2 hours working on endurance with the double blade.  Gotta work those specific muscles before you go or day 2 and 3 will be painful.

People who are lucky enough to be able to spend all season on the water can do just as well with their single paddle solo as I do with my double.

But for the ones that only get a trip maybe 2 a year and don't paddle the rest of the year, that double IF you can handle it is a blessing.

You see more and more solo paddlers bring them along and even some tandem paddlers.

Not for everybody, nothing is but if you're open-minded it's worth a look. I would buy a cheap one like my Mohawk paddle rather than an expensive one that you end up selling because it's NOT for you.