The Seneca is designed for distance paddling on flat water. The shaft is basswood laminated with ash and has a palm grip. The blade features laminations of maple and western red cedar with an internal polyurethane tip. The tip is camouflaged by a hardwood veneer. The paddle is also strengthened with a transparent layer of fiberglass covering each side of the blade. The Seneca is a real beauty with a phenomenal feel in the water.