Kayak Paddle Length
Too short of a paddle will have you hitting your hands on the sides of the kayak. Too long and you could be adding extra strain to your shoulders and zig-zagging the kayak in the water, which can be exhausting.
The primary factors to consider when determining your kayak paddle length is your height as well as the width of the kayak. Measure your kayak at its widest point. Consider the width of your kayak, and your height to calculate your paddle size.
The primary factors to consider when determining your kayak paddle length is your height as well as the width of the kayak. Measure your kayak at its widest point. Consider the width of your kayak, and your height to calculate your paddle size.
Kayak width under 23"
- Paddler under 5'5" - Recommended length 201 cm
- Paddler between 5'5" and 5'11" - Recommended length 220 cm
- Paddler over 6' - Recommended length 220 cm
- Paddler under 5'5" - Recommended length 220 cm
- Paddler between 5'5" and 5'11" - Recommended length 220 cm
- Paddler over 6' - Recommended length 230 cm
- Paddler under 5'5" - Recommended length 230 cm
- Paddler between 5'5" and 5'11" - Recommended length 240 cm
- Paddler over 6' - Recommended length 250 cm
- Paddler under 5'5" - Recommended length 240 cm
- Paddler between 5'5" and 5'11" - Recommended length 250 cm
- Paddler over 6' - Recommended length 260 cm