Rio FG 2 Piece Straight Shaft (Factory Second)The Rio offers an advanced river running blade design at an introductory price. The mid size blades are so well balanced and easy to use that we highly recommend the Rio for all entrants into whitewater who demand good paddle performance. Factory Seconds: Occasionally, we encounter a paddle that falls short of our first quality standards. Factory seconds are structurally sound but may have cosmetic issues, including scratches, porosity, fading,