I just completed my 16th Greenland paddle. This one is made of Sitka spruce with cedar highlights and carbon fiber tips. Like usual, I oriented the grain in the laminates so the shaft has vertical grain and the blades have flat grain, which I call a "crossgrain laminate." It maximizes the strength of the shaft and blade edges. The carbon fiber tips also add strength, not to mention a touch of high-tech beauty. This paddle weighs 32 oz.

More info about how I make my paddles is at the link below.