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3, every paddler is different, some are recreational, some are serious competitors 3 L6 [6 U8 f9 C3 e/ I4, cost) e; B. ^/ f% Z A0 v X
5, fitness level ! a; P* ?# d0 N: r/ O. R3 B6, whatever other factors