The little things..

[SurfKiteSUP]

I just bought a paddle direct from Black Project.  Signed up for their mailing list and got a 15% discount.  It was free shipping as well (arrived in 3 days, ymmv) and came with a paddle bag (even for their entry-level paddle!). 

Inside the paddle bag was an extra leash string and, some will probably laugh but this is what prompted me to write this post... a big stick of hot glue.  Maybe all paddle mfg's do this but this little touch really made me feel like they actually put some thought into what the customers want/need.  Maybe it's just a stick generic Amazon hot glue, but the fact that I won't have to go on Amazon and buy a pack of hot glue if my handle ever comes loose makes me happy.

[Bean]

Nicely done!  They really do make a great paddle, two years into mine and no issues.