TomT wrote on Mar 6^th, 2019 at 7:50pm:

I’ve settled on a double and a carbon bent shaft for solo trips. I use the single for fishing or creeks/rivers. The double is great on travel days. Someday I’ll get a carbon double. I now use a bending branches “slice” paddle that’s plastic and fiberglass I believe.

I like the idea of a lightweight carbon paddle for a single. But since I use my bulletproof Mohawk double for a walking stick when I'm carrying that 21 day food pack, I don't think a carbon double is in my future anytime soon.  ;) ;D ;D

I'll just have to keep hitting the weights so that Mohawk " 4 x 4" feels like a "sports car".