For rafters looking for the utmost performance and durability. Whether you are R2’ing down your favorite creek, or running big water within a larger team, the tapered blade shape is an excellent option for all-around use. Available in a stunning silhouette pattern of Split Rock on the Skykomish River, WA we’re calling “Dugan’s Sky: Alpenglow”. The Nomad is an all around rafting paddle featuring a fiberglass oval shaft and tapered blade design.