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I have a 3-piece Werner Bandit breakdown canoe paddle. It is a nice paddle - slightly heavier than the one piece due to the sleeves that join it together - but paddles just like a 1-piece paddle when assembled.

No one stocks it as far as I can tell, so you have to get someone to order it from Werner and they'll make one when you order.

When ordering a breakdown paddle, specify the length as well as where you want the joint(s).

The length does not change because of the joint(s).

these are the three main pieces of an AB breakdown paddle.

I have a three piece and a one piece AB paddle. I gave up the one piece as my primary stick pretty quickly. It has a little too much flex for my taste. As a backup paddle, I ordered the three piece with a break right at the blade and the other two pieces as equal as possible. Just make sure the breaks don't end up where your hands do. I have the three pieces flex tied to a piece of cheap blue foam. I stow that in a custom bag made out of old tent material to keep river crud off . I haven't had to use it in battle yet, but am sure it can get me off the river it I need it