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Aluminum shafts are the cheapest variety available. They are also thick and strong, so they are ideal for beginners. The downside of aluminum is that it is heavy and gets cold in cool weather. If the weather doesn’t affect your hands, the frigid metal might.  A paddle's shaft and blades aren't always made of the same material. Take both parts into account when choosing a paddle. Aluminum paddles range between $40 and $100 USD. Carbon-fiber is the lightest variety available. This makes it the best choice for long-distance traveling and frequent paddling. You won’t tire out as fast when you use this style of shaft, but they are more prone to breaking.  This shaft style can be helpful if you lack strength or experience joint or shoulder problems. Carbon-fiber paddles range between $100 and $300 USD. Fiberglass shafts are mid-priced and fall between aluminum and carbon-fiber in strength. They are a good option for most situations. A big benefit is that these shafts tend to come in a variety of colors and designs.  These shafts can be a suitable choice for experienced kayakers who travel to a variety of environments. Fiberglass paddles range between $50 and $200 USD. The shafts on some paddles can break apart into as many as 4 pieces. These types of paddles can quickly be stored in a backpack or kayak compartment.  It’s helpful to have a spare collapsible paddle if you go whitewater kayaking, since your paddles will eventually break. These paddles can cost between $100 to $300 USD. Many people find this shaft style easier to grip. Oval-shaped shafts can help you orient the paddle blades at the correct angle in the water. This leads to a more efficient stroke, which means you won’t tire out as fast.  You can see the shape of the shaft by looking at its ends. Standard shafts are round instead of oval, so inspect the shape to make sure you get the kind you want. These paddles can cost anywhere from $45 to $300 USD. Bent paddles can be much easier to use than regular paddles. The bends in the shaft allow you to position your hands better. In addition to putting less stress on your joints, you can paddle with more energy. Bent shafts are harder to manufacture, so they usually cost between $275 and $400 USD.

summary: Choose an aluminum shaft for durability. Pick a carbon-fiber shaft for a lightweight paddle. Get a fiberglass shaft for customization. Buy a collapsible paddle for easier storage. Use an oval-shaped shaft for easier paddling. Choose a bent shaft for more comfortable paddling.


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Peach is a light, soft color that won’t likely look too stark against your light skin. Also, the soft orange in the peach should highlight your natural yellow and golden undertones. Plum is a great choice for this skin color because it shouldn’t stand out too harshly against your light skin. Plum blushes should complement your blue or pink undertones nicely. This skin color is often also referred to as “olive.” Go for a mauve blush to highlight both your warm overtone and warm undertones if your skin is olive. These colors should go well with your skin’s pink or blue tint. Additionally, pinks and plums shouldn’t be too stark against your medium skin, but they also aren’t too light to show up on your skin. If you’ve got a more chocolate overtone and you undertones are yellowish, this is the way to go. While oranges would look too intense on other skin colors, they’ll likely look flattering on yours. Berry-colored blushes should play off of your bluish, reddish, or pinkish undertones well. Additionally, this color should complement your darker overtone. Those with neutral undertones can typically wear both blushes that are warmer, such as peach, and cooler, such as berry. If you have neutral undertones, just go with a blush color that’s more vibrant if you have darker skin and a little softer if you have lighter skin. Try oranges or berries if you have dark skin, mauves or pinks if you have medium skin, and plums or peaches if you have light skin.
summary: Go for a peach if you have fair skin and warm undertones. Opt for plum if you have fair skin and your undertones are cool. Use a mauve blush for medium skin with warm undertones. Go for plums and pinks if you have medium skin and cooler undertones. Stick with orange blushes if your skin is dark and your undertones are warm. Try a shimmery berry color if you have dark skin with cool undertones. Pick a blush based on your overtone alone if your undertones are neutral.