Kayak paddles
Kayak paddles
What size paddle do all of you use in your sit-on kayaks? How about if you are over 6' tall? Thanks!
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Re: Kayak paddles
250 cm is a good general length.
The wider the beam, the more length you will need to clear the gunwales on your strokes.
And, as you know there are two general stroke patterns: one more vertical, the other with the paddle splayed out farther. That will often require a different length.
On my big Sportspal S-15 canoe, I use a 280 cm double-ended paddle, can also use it to stand and paddle.
Werner is great. Bending Branches has some nice paddles, too.
Brad
The wider the beam, the more length you will need to clear the gunwales on your strokes.
And, as you know there are two general stroke patterns: one more vertical, the other with the paddle splayed out farther. That will often require a different length.
On my big Sportspal S-15 canoe, I use a 280 cm double-ended paddle, can also use it to stand and paddle.
Werner is great. Bending Branches has some nice paddles, too.
Brad