This is because of their low cost and ability to handle heavy use. If cost is the most important factor in your paddle purchase, you may want to consider an aluminum shaft. Fiberglass shafts are light, strong, and provide some flex. They are durable and provide many benefits of a performance paddle shaft but are more affordable than more expensive materials like carbon. If you are seeking a paddle that provides a balance of performance without a big price tag and one that will stay with you as your kayaking abilities grow, a fiberglass shaft is a great option.
The primary advantage for a carbon shaft is weight. Together with a carbon blade you benefit from the lightest weight combination available. As noted in the blade section, they are worth the cost if you spend a lot of time on the water, or your physical well-being benefits from a light swing weight.
Together with proper paddling technique, a carbon paddle will help minimize soreness and fatigue from a long day of paddling. Recreational kayaks are wider, more stable kayaks, often used on lakes, ponds, bays, and slow-moving rivers. The width of a recreational kayak means you will need a slightly longer kayak paddle -- somewhere in the range of cm [ inches] to reach the water comfortably. If you are a recreational kayaker, blades made of either polypropylene or fiberglass reinforced polypropylene will work well.
Blade shape can either be elongated symmetrical or asymmetrical. Either an aluminum or fiberglass shaft will work well for a recreational kayaker. You can scope out some of the recreational paddle options available from Old Town here. Fishing kayaks are generally the widest kayaks to provide a solid platform from which to fish. The seats also can be higher off the water to increase visibility and casting ability. This means if you will be kayak fishing, you will probably need the longest recommended kayak paddle length, somewhere in the range of cm [ inches].
To chase down trophy fish and lug your tackle around, you will want a strong yet lightweight paddle. The Predator Angler has asymmetric shaped blades which produce smooth strokes. It also has a notch cut out as a built-in hook retriever, so when you inevitably snag a branch out of reach, your eight-foot paddle is now useful in more ways than one.
You can find the Predator Angler and other fishing kayak paddle options here. Touring kayakers will be in the narrowest kayaks among these three types of kayaks.
If you are a touring kayaker, you are usually looking for a kayak paddle to help you cover a bit of distance. Touring kayaks allow for a choice of either a high or low arm angle in your paddling position. If you prefer a more vertical, high position, stick toward the shorter end of the recommended length for a touring paddle. If you prefer the more relaxed, lower, horizontal paddle position, stay toward the longer end of your recommended paddle length.
Generally, touring paddles should be cm [ inches]. This technique is less tiring and therefore good for kayak touring or multi-day trips. The wing blade is designed for an even more vertical paddle than the high angle blade. This makes it a good choice for racers, but may prove uncomfortable for recreational paddlers.
These blades have one face with a shallow scoped shape which helps to increase the efficiency and power of your forward stroke. Dihedral blades have two power faces. They intend to minimise vibration during the stroke, allowing your blade to better catch the water. You can tell a blade is dihedral because it will have two faces sloping slightly down from the middle of the blade. You may think your height will be the main deciding factor in your kayak paddle sizing.
But actually your torso length is more important to choose a paddle. The easiest way to measure your torso is to sit down in a straight-backed chair and measure the distance from the seat to your nose. This is your torso length. The other option is if you're already on the water with a paddle. Try holding your paddle out in front of you - make sure your arms are bent at degree angles.
If your hands fall around two-thirds from the middle of the paddle to where the shaft and blade meet, the paddle is a good fit for you. Racers or those tackling whitewater will find that a shorter paddle allows you to take shorter and faster strokes. As a simple rule of thumb, the wider the kayak you're paddling, the longer the kayak paddle length you'll need. This enables you to maintain proper paddling form when reaching beyond the edges of your kayak. Otherwise, you could lose some all important power from the paddle in the water.
As an example, tandem kayak paddles are generally longer than those used in a solo recreational kayak due to their width. For a lower stroke angle - often used in casual touring - a slightly longer paddle would be best. If you need a little more flexibility in your paddle length, then why not opt for an adjustable paddle? Generally, they can extend up to 10cm, for example from cm to cm, and can provide you with more options.
Paddles come in a wide variety of materials. The material you choose will come down to elements such as price and durability. Here we take you through some of the main paddle materials you'll see in the market.
Plastic paddles are common due to their price and durability. The maintenance is low, but you will find that they're heavier than fiberglass and carbon fiber alternatives. Our Ambassadors. Contact Us. Paddle Care. Paddle Sizing. Choosing a Paddle. Log in. Close cart. Lead times are slightly longer than normal. Please check each product's estimated ship date. Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter.
As a reference, here are the widths of typical kayak types: Recreational Kayak width of 26" to 30". Kayak Paddle Sizing Guide. Extended trips on flat or moving water, including sea touring If you'll be spending a lot of time on the water, look at performance kayak paddles or touring kayak paddles.
Lakes and rivers If you'll be paddling on lakes and slow-moving rivers, and spending a fair amount of time in your boat, a touring kayak paddle would be a good choice. High-angle High-angle paddlers keep the shaft more vertical during their stroke perpendicular to the water. Low-angle Low-angle paddlers keep their paddle relatively horizontal parallel to the water.
Do I need a ferrule that is able to feather? What does that even mean? A paddling stroke done correctly when your paddle is feathered will save you strain in your wrists and overall energy in your upper body. A breakdown, sometimes called a split paddle, is a great way to make your paddle easy to transport. A two or four-piece paddle takes up much less space, they fit neatly in your car boot or in the stow hatch of your kayak. Breakdown paddles often allow you to change the blade angle too to find an offset that suits you.
Sea kayakers often carry a set easily accessible under the front deck lines of their kayak. For whitewater paddlers, four-piece paddles fit out of the way in the back of the kayak. Having a spare paddle can save a lot of trouble in case someone in your group breaks or loses theirs.
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