sub $100 paddle needed

I have one
Worth the money, but the ferrule mechanism is a bit dodgy. It is holding up fine, but I suspect will eventually get a little loosey goosey.

check used
I picked up a nice lendal nordkapp crank for under $100 (left hand feather). Heavy but worth the expense. Ebay, craiglist, etc. Like kayaks it’s a good way to find out what you like, it doesn’t have to be your last paddle purchase.

Check out the REI garage sale
there should be one coming up soon. I got a twopiece Harmony fiberglass paddle there for $15 a couple of years ago.