Paddle lengths and blade areas (Sea Kayaking)
|
Height of paddler |
Length of paddle (CM) |
Blade design Shaft diameter |
Large blade |
Small blade |
Size of paddler |
|
6ft 2in+ / 185cm |
218-222 |
Nordkapp / Kinetik / Omega Standard sharft |
215-220cm 750cm² |
217-222cm 700cm² |
Large |
|
6ft 0in / 180cm |
214-220 |
Nordkapp / Kinetik / Omega Standard shaft |
212-217cm 750cm² |
215-220cm 700cm² |
Med / Large |
|
5ft 10in / 175cm |
210-216 |
Kinetik / Omega Standard shaft |
210-215cm 750cm² |
212-217cm 700cm² |
Med / Large |
|
5ft 8in / 170cm |
208-215 |
Kinetik / Omega Standard shaft |
208-213cm 700cm² |
210-215cm 650cm² |
Medium |
|
5ft 6in / 165cm |
207-214 |
Kinetik / Omega Standard shaft |
208-213cm 700cm² |
209-214cm 650cm² |
Med / Small |
|
5ft 4in / 160cm |
203-212 |
Kinetik / Omega Consider Narrow shaft |
207-212cm 650 |
209-214cm 600cm² |
Med / Small |
|
5ft 2in / 155cm |
190-210 |
Kinetik / Omega Consider Narrow shaft |
203-208cm 650cm² |
205-210cm 600cm² |
Small |
NOTE: The paddle sizing guide only gives you a suggested length of paddle and blade size. We would also recommend that some time is spent on the water looking at technique and trying straight or Modified Crank shafts. Straight shafts are easier to use and far more popular than cranked.
These recommended paddle lengths are for use with kayaks that average 52-57cm (20.5-22.5 inch) beam.
Your paddling style will also dictate the design of the paddle. A long paddle will mean you have a lower angle stroke.
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