How to Choose Kayak Paddles
Decide what type of kayaking you want to do.. Use a shorter, wider paddle for high-angle paddling.. Choose longer, thinner paddles for low-angle paddling.
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Decide what type of kayaking you want to do.
Decide what type of kayaking you want to do.
Use a shorter, wider paddle for high-angle paddling.
Use a shorter, wider paddle for high-angle paddling.
Choose longer, thinner paddles for low-angle paddling.
Choose longer, thinner paddles for low-angle paddling.
Select feathered blades to combat wind resistance.
Select feathered blades to combat wind resistance.
Pick an adjustable paddle to change the blade feathering.
Pick an adjustable paddle to change the blade feathering.
Measure the kayak's width.
Measure the kayak's width.
Measure your torso size.
Measure your torso size.
Choose a shorter paddle if the kayak's seat is higher up.
Choose a shorter paddle if the kayak's seat is higher up.
Test the paddle by holding your arm up to it.
Test the paddle by holding your arm up to it.
Choose an aluminum shaft for durability.
Choose an aluminum shaft for durability.
Pick a carbon-fiber shaft for a lightweight paddle.
Pick a carbon-fiber shaft for a lightweight paddle.
Get a fiberglass shaft for customization.
Get a fiberglass shaft for customization.
Buy a collapsible paddle for easier storage.
Buy a collapsible paddle for easier storage.
Use an oval-shaped shaft for easier paddling.
Use an oval-shaped shaft for easier paddling.
Choose a bent shaft for more comfortable paddling.
Choose a bent shaft for more comfortable paddling.
Use plastic or nylon blades for durability.
Use plastic or nylon blades for durability.
Select carbon-fiber blades for efficient paddling.
Select carbon-fiber blades for efficient paddling.
Get fiberglass blades for versatility.
Get fiberglass blades for versatility.
Use wider paddle blades to generate more power.
Use wider paddle blades to generate more power.
Pick thinner blades to paddle long distances.
Pick thinner blades to paddle long distances.
Use asymmetrical blades for more efficient paddling.
Use asymmetrical blades for more efficient paddling.
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