{"id":6007,"date":"2015-07-09T14:15:28","date_gmt":"2015-07-09T19:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/?p=6007"},"modified":"2024-02-20T16:04:39","modified_gmt":"2024-02-20T22:04:39","slug":"finding-the-right-kayak-paddle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.farmandfleet.com\/blog\/finding-the-right-kayak-paddle\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding The Right Kayak Paddle"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding the right kayak paddle can be the difference between an uncomfortable, difficult day on the water and a refreshing adventure. The size of the kayak paddle you need is determined by a few different factors. The size of your kayak and torso, and the type of kayaking you’ll be doing are all keys to picking the right paddle. Even your style of paddling affects which kayak paddle is best for you. Blain’s Farm & Fleet will help you use all of these factors to zero in on the kayak paddle that fits you best<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How To Find The Right Kayak Paddle<\/h2>\n

Once you’ve selected your kayak, you can use the dimensions\u00a0and your body height\u00a0to help you pick the right paddle. Recreational kayaks often have a width of 26″ to 30″. They’re usually short and wide. Touring kayaks generally fall between 22″ and\u00a025″ wide. They are longer and more narrow. Performance kayaks mostly measure\u00a019″ to 22″ and are also long and narrow. For whitewater kayaks,\u00a0the main key to getting the right paddle for whitewater kayaking is your height.\u00a0This table will help you narrow down the different lengths of kayak paddles to find the best fit for you.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
Body Height<\/th>Under 23\" - wide kayak<\/th>24\" to 28\" - wide kayak<\/th>29\" to 33\" - wide kayak<\/th>34\"(+) - wide kayak<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Shorter than 5'5\"<\/td>210cm - 220cm<\/td>220cm - 230cm<\/td>230cm - 240cm<\/td>250cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5'5\" - 5'11\"<\/td>220cm<\/td>230cm<\/td>230cm - 240cm<\/td>250cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
6'+<\/td>220cm - 230cm<\/td>230cm - 240cm<\/td>240cm - 250cm<\/td>250cm - 260cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Matching Your Torso Size to A Kayak Paddle<\/h2>\n

To measure your torso size, sit down in a chair and use a tape measure<\/a> to measure from the top of the seat between your legs to your nose. Be sure to sit up straight to get an accurate measurement. Once you have your number, compare it to this table to narrow down your ideal paddle length even further.<\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t
Torso Height<\/th>Paddle Length<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
22\"<\/td>Youth 180cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24\"<\/td>Youth 180cm - 200cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26\"<\/td>190cm - 210cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28\"<\/td>200cm - 220cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30\"<\/td>210cm - 230cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
32\"<\/td>220cm - 240cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34\"<\/td>230cm - 250cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
36\"<\/td>240cm - 250cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38\"<\/td>250cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

You should now have a range of paddle lengths that only varies by about 10cm. To make the final decision between that 210cm paddle and the 220cm one, go by your fitness level. If you are very active and have good upper body conditioning, go with the shorter paddle. If you don’t work out much and only plan to kayak occasionally, go with the paddle on the longer end of your range.<\/p>\n

For more boat maintenance tips, buyer’s guides<\/a>, and safety advice<\/a>, check out our Boats and Boating blog<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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