What size paddles do I need?
Kayak Paddle Sizing Guide
| Kayak Width | Under 23″ | Over 32″ |
|---|---|---|
| Paddler Height | Recommended Paddle Length | |
| Under 5′ | 200 cm | 230 cm |
| 5′ to 5’6″ | 210 cm | 240 cm |
| 5’7″ to 6′ | 220 cm | 240 cm |
When sizing a paddle How tall should the paddle be?
The general rule is the shortest paddle that allows you to comfortable reach the water is best. In the middle of your stroke, your grip hand should be at the height of your nose. The throat of the paddle (where the blade meets the shaft) should be at the water line.
Are Aqua Bound paddles good?
This is one of the few paddles we tested that consistently feels and performs like a one-piece paddle. When conditions get tough, or after long days on the water, testers are incredibly grateful to have this lightweight and high-performance paddle in their hands.
Can kayak paddle be too long?
When using a paddle that’s too short or too long, you’ll end up over exerting yourself and working harder than necessary to build up speed and keep the kayak on track. If the length isn’t right, your hands will tend to move along the shaft, resulting in the development of blisters.
How do you size a Greenland paddle?
Determining the Correct Length The length of a Traditional paddle is determined by standing up straight and extending your hand up over your head. Your finger tips should just be able to wrap over the top of the paddle. With experience you may find that a longer or shorter paddle is best for your boat and body.
Do Carlisle paddles float?
With all that said, the shafts are intended to float for a short while. In turbulent water, I have seen that to be less than a minute.
Can you use a kayak paddle with a canoe?
So, to definitively answer this question one last time, you can definitely use a kayak paddle for canoe trips. You just want to make sure that the width of your canoe matches up with the length of the kayak paddle you choose (as we mentioned above).
Is a carbon fiber kayak paddle worth it?
Are you a “lifetime” paddler who has many years of kayaking ahead of you? In that case, a carbon paddle is definitely a worthwhile investment. Its light swing weight will ensure hours of paddling without the physical strain, as well as years of durability.
Why are kayak paddles offset?
For those unfamiliar with the term “feathering”, it’s the action of positioning your blades at opposite angles to one another to reduce the wind resistance while paddling. Put simply, while one blade is in the water the other will be angled so that it is slicing through the air resulting in greater paddling efficiency.
What makes Aqua bound kayak paddles so durable?
The most durable high-angle blades on the market paired with a patented, corrosion-free, adjustable ferrule. Here at Aqua Bound, we build all of our paddles to order (much like a fast food restaurant), so paddles do not collect dust or become dated.
How to determine the size of a kayak paddle?
Take the width of your kayak on the top horizontal axis, and then take your height on the left vertical axis, where they meet is your paddle size. *If your kayak’s width were the only consideration in sizing your paddle, you could choose a paddle based solely on this kayak width table. We include it here as one point of reference.
What kind of warranty does Aqua bound have?
Like all Aqua Bound paddles, this paddle comes backed with a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Here at Aqua Bound, we build all of our paddles to order (much like a fast food restaurant), so paddles do not collect dust or become dated.
What kind of paddles do you need for whitewater?
Plus, c arbon or fiberglass whitewater shafts are typically thicker to provide extra strength needed during whitewater use. These paddles stand up to rugged conditions of whitewater use, and y ou’ll need a paddle here that can take some hard knocks.