Decals on Epic Mid Wing Paddle

Hello all

I've just purchased a new Epic Mid Wing Paddle and was surprised by the lack of decals on the shaft next to the blade. All the internet searches I've done show a yellow, red or white band which i think rounds off the paddle off quite nicely and provides details of the paddle type, but mine has none, as per the attached picture.

Is this how Epic now sells them or should the dealer have put these on after assembling the paddle?

It looks nothing like a new epic paddle as decals go. They all have new shaft end decals designating the blade size and length and the blade decals are totally different with colour and shape.

Thanks Ranga... that confirms my thinking. I'll check with the dealer and report back here.

Apparently the original shaft decals went missing in transit, so Epic SA sent the dealer replacements. I picked them up today.