Quick Measuring: An easy way to measure in the field is to place the grip of the paddle between your legs while sitting. Mark where the shoulder of the blade hits you. The shoulder on a straight shaft should be at your forehead; the shoulder on a bent shaft should be at your nose.
How do you know what size paddle to get?
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 210-230 cm [82-90 inches].
How long should my paddle be?
The general convention for determining the correct paddle size is to take the rider’s height and add 9-10 inches. If you’re 5’11” ideally you should get a paddle about 80-81 inches, or 6 feet 8 or 9 inches. This is the recommendation for the average user.
How do you fit a paddle?
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.
When sizing a paddle How tall should the paddle be?
The throat of the paddle should be at approximately eye level. Another way of measuring is to pick a paddle about 10 inches taller than you, overall. (If you are surfing or doing whitewater in your SUP, pick a paddle 8 inches taller than you.)
What are the dimensions of a canoe paddle?
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 is a Greenland paddle?
A Greenland paddle was used by the Inuit paddlers of Greenland. It predates the European blade shape by thousands of years and is characterized by a long slim blade (typically around 3 1/4 – 3 1/2 inches wide) and a shorter loom (or shaft).
How are SUP paddles measured?
measure the paddle based on having your fist at the same level as your shoulder with the blade under the board and the paddle shaft straight down from your extended arms. You can even go a little shorter than that, with your hand down an inch or so below the level of your shoulder.
What wood are paddles made of?
Traditionally paddles were carved out of one piece of wood, usually a hardwood such as maple, ash, cherry and these paddles are still available today.
How do I know what size my canoe paddle is?
The general rule: the shortest paddle that allows you to properly reach the water is best. In the middle of their stroke, most paddlers hold the grip so that their top hand is about the height of their nose, and the point where the paddle blade meets the shaft (the throat or shoulder) is 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. Next, you will need to consider the offset of your blades.
What size kayak paddle do I need in inches?
Measure Your Body Height
If you are 5 feet 5 inches or shorter and your kayak is… 23 inches wide or smaller: Try a paddle that is 210 centimeters long. 24 to 32 inches wide: Try a paddle that is 220 centimeters long. 29 to 33 inches wide: Try a paddle that is 230 centimeters long.
What is the diameter of a kayak paddle?
Blades vary from around 4 to 8 inches wide. If you glide forward in your kayak with your blade upright in the water beside you in a neutral position (edge first so the water flows along both faces from edge to edge with almost no resistance), and then increase the blade angle, you feel torque, or “twist,” in the shaft.
Do canoes have paddles or oars?
Paddles are used for paddling kayaks, canoes, rafts, and stand-up paddleboards; oars are used for rowing Jon boats, rowboats, sculls, and sweep-oar boats. Paddlers face the way they’re headed; you row with your back turned in the direction of travel.
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.
How thick is a canoe paddle blade?
Most shafts on canoe paddles are approximately 1.25″ thick so its good to have boards that are at least that. Slightly thicker is better (between 1.25″ and 1.5″) so it gives you some room for error, shaping and sanding.
How do you measure a Greenland paddle?
Holding your arms out to the sides, measure your full armspan,from fingertip to fingertip. Next, measure the distance from your elbow out to your fingers. Add the two measurements together and this length should give you a good indication of your maximum paddle length.
How do you size a Greenland paddle?
Determining the Correct Length
The length of a Traditional paddle is determined by standing up straight and extending your hand up over your head. Your finger tips should just be able to wrap over the top of the paddle. With experience you may find that a longer or shorter paddle is best for your boat and body.
What size Greenland paddle do I need?
You may have heard a rule of thumb stating the following: you determine your paddle size by standing up with your arms stretched above your head. Your paddle size should then equal the distance from the floor to the tip of your fingers.
Kayak paddle size.
| Torso | Paddle |
|---|---|
| 55 cm | 215 cm |
| 65 cm | 220 cm |
| 70 cm | 224 cm |
Does length of paddle board matter?
The length of a SUP is important in determining how your paddle board can withstand a variety of water conditions. Typically, longer paddle boards are faster and shorter paddle boards are more responsive/maneuverable.
How long should my paddle board oar be?
The correct paddle length should be anywhere from eight inches to twelve inches above your head. Another way I like to find the correct length is to set the paddle on the ground and reach up to the top of the handle, making sure that I can get my palm and fingers completely over the top of the grip.
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