Which paddle? - by: Hulk

HI All,

I'm in the market for a new paddle and have put my thoughts on the Small version of the Meek A series or the Gara Odin which both appear to be very similar to the Jantex Gamma Rio in shape.

I've only had the opportunity yet to paddle with the Medium version of the Meek A which was a great paddle but the blade too big for me. The quality of the Meek really impressed me.

The small version of the Odin is in numbers (surface area) a lot smaller than the Meek and Jantex Small plus.. see table below:

Blade width - mm Blade length - mm Surface area - cm2
Meek A Small - ?156? ?488? 715
Jantex Small Plus 158 485 720
Gara Odin Small 166 478 677

Is there anyone who has done a review in relation to paddle differences and or build quality differences?
I'm paddling with the Odin Small this weekend but will not be able to trial the Meek A small.

Thanks.
Regards
Pete