It can be detached, which I prefer. 5 and the kids size 6 fits perfectly. You read people getting blisters. One of my paddles is just a little bit lopsided. Me gustan mucho, solo que es vinipiel y en un principio esta un poco dura esa parte. We have a pool and my husband wants to use the boat in a more "open water" setting like a lake or pond because, he states. It?s very cute, and the silicone prevents my case from getting scratched for from me loosing it. So comfy and squishy! Ensuite, il est bien dorigine xiaomi, vu le packaging, aucune inquiétude. That?s what got me.