Kayak Paddle Size Chart

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Kayak paddle size chart. Among the many things I was clueless about when I showed up at my first adventure race Half Ocho was why people had kayak paddles double bladed paddles when we had to use canoesA little internet research after the race indicated that people used kayak paddles because that was faster than. 24 to 32 inches wide. Just the width of your kayak and your height will give you a pretty accurate idea of your ideal paddle length.

Tiny kids age 3 to 4 can start with a 152 cm paddle which is like a toypractice paddle Children age 4 and up can use a 182 cm paddle on a child-sized kayak Children who are under 5 feet will need a paddle that is approximately 190 to 210 cm A child who is 5 feet tall should start with 210220 cm paddle for a small narrow kayak max 28 wide. Here is a kayak paddle size chart to find a recommended length based on your height and boat width. There are two main paddling styles.

As you might know kayak sizes can vary widely from sleek 20-foot sea kayaks to ultra-maneuverable 6-foot whitewater kayaks. Kayak Paddle Length for Canoe Adventure Racing Double bladed kayak paddles for Adventure Racing. Your hands should be about 23 of the way from the center of the shaft to the shoulder of the blade.

These boats are generally 6-12 feet long. Even more important than the price of the paddle is t. 23 inches wide or smaller.

This chart I think is generally helpful but I also think taking a moment to figure out how to spread out. These boats are even longer at 15-18 feet. Jo-paddlelength-carlisle_nlogjpg Once you have more paddling experience you will find room for adjustments in your desired length but the chart provides a good basis to start.

Sizing a kayak paddle The most common length for recreational kayaking is a 230cm for an average height person with an averaged sized kayak. Kayak touring paddle sizing depends on your torso length boat beam width widest point of your boat and paddling style. Low Angle Paddling Style The low angle paddling style is the most common style for touring.