Strike 2 Piece Straight Shaft (Factory Second)Aptly named, the Strike is your tool for success in downriver situations that require power in a mid size blade. Great for smaller paddlers and women looking to take advantage of all the benefits of a blade forward design. Factory Seconds: Occasionally, we encounter a paddle that falls short of our first quality standards. Factory seconds are structurally sound but may have cosmetic issues, including scratches, porosity, fading, irregularities, and