Just picked up my new Glide and will give a review of how she paddles as soon as I can get a chance along with the new Naish 70% Carbon paddle. The Zu looked after me as always and will get a bag maybe next week if I have any money left before Chrissy. I will say it looks great if you don't look too close but the matt finish could be better for the $$$$, I am tough on looks having been a Spray Painter a loooong time ago. I hate swirl marks on cars so sanding marks are my pet hate and the matt finish shows them up badly if you know how to look at a surface. Of course this has nothing to do with performance and the sand will do its job in time as well but I like a perfect starting point so that is my only sook.