Starting out, it's true that a high quality kayak paddle designed with expert craftsmanship isn't necessary. But after a while, you will become more accustomed to your boat, and look for ways to enrich your adventures on the water. Moving on to a lighter kayak paddles with technology incorporated in the design is a great way to graduate to a whole new level of paddling. Ask anyone who has paddled with a lighter kayak paddle over long distances.