The Werner Side Kick has an advanced blade design well suited for pulling off the latest play moves. Its downward tilting blades give great initial power in forward and reverse strokes, as well as immediate response to loading and unloading on command. It's an aggressive design that is well suited for the "tricksters" of the sport, but shouldn't be ruled out if you're not an advanced paddler. With its larger blade size, the Side Kick is a great choice for stronger paddlers.