How do you size a whitewater canoe paddle?
Choosing a canoe paddle length is a fairly straight forward formula. Sit in a chair and measure from your chair seat to your nose. Add this number to the height of your canoe seat, then add the length of the paddle blade. An even simpler formulas is this, 56 to 58 inch lengths fits 80% of all whitewater canoeist.
Is it better to have a longer or shorter kayak paddle?
If you fall between two sizes, it’s generally better to go shorter. Either size would probably work, but you’ll save a few ounces with a shorter paddle. If you’re proportioned with a shorter torso, though, then the added reach will come in handy and you should go with the longer paddle.
How long should your canoe paddle be?
between 52″ and 60″ long
A straight canoe paddle should be between 52″ and 60″ long. A bent-shaft canoe paddle should be between 48″ in 52″ long because of their shorter and wider blades.
What length should my canoe 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.
What size whitewater paddle do I need?
In general, a paddle 196-200 cm in length is good for paddlers between 5’8″ and 6’1″. For paddlers between 5’3″ and 5’8″, a paddle 192-196 cm in length should work great. For paddlers taller than 6’1″, a paddle between 200 and 204 cm’s will be of ample length.
How long should a canoe paddle be?
A straight canoe paddle should be between 52″ and 60″ long. A bent-shaft canoe paddle should be between 48″ in 52″ long because of their shorter and wider blades. The most common canoe paddles are 57″, 60″, and 54″ long. Canoe paddles are usually available in length increments of 3 or 2 inches.
What length of canoe paddle do I need?
The General Rule. 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.
How long should a kayak paddle be for a canoe?
Most kayak paddles stop at 240 or 250 cm, which isn’t long enough for many solo canoeists. Because solo canoe paddles are designed specifically for use with canoes, they’re made longer, up to 280 cm. If you paddle a pack canoe you may be able to use a kayak paddle.