How to Choose a Kayak Paddle


	How to Choose a Kayak Paddle

hrlpaddlers

12-11-2008 10:06 AM

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hrlpaddlers says:

This is a great site. I like the simple design and the explanations of "why this paddle" or "why a certain paddle with certain boats or paddling styles"

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                 <SPAN class="style6">There are many choices when it comes to choosing a paddle. But how do you choose?</SPAN> There's no such thing as the perfect paddle — it's different for everyone. The paddle is an extension of your arms in much the same way the kayak is an extension of your body, and you want the right one. While paddle choice is largely a matter of personal preference, length, weight, material and blade shape are all variables that will affect your decision. </DIV></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://epd690.engr.wisc.edu/KayakAddiction/Paddles.htm"><STRONG>First, Choose a Length </STRONG></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://epd690.engr.wisc.edu/KayakAddiction/Paddles.htm"><DIV>
      Are you paddling a whitewater or sea kayak? Whitewater paddles are shorter than those used for sea kayaking. Whitewater lengths range from approximately 194cm to 206cm. Touring lengths range from approximately 220cm to 255cm. </DIV></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://epd690.engr.wisc.edu/KayakAddiction/Paddles.htm"><DIV>
      The guide for choosing a touring kayak paddle length is even more general, because of the wider range of boat sizes and paddling styles. </DIV></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://epd690.engr.wisc.edu/KayakAddiction/Paddles.htm"><div align="center"><img src="http://content9.clipmarks.com/blog_cache/epd690.engr.wisc.edu/img/693D02AB-AC20-422B-9035-7A7E6D757E18" alt="Picture describing feathering" /></div></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://epd690.engr.wisc.edu/KayakAddiction/Paddles.htm"><TH width="114" class="style6">Height</TH></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://epd690.engr.wisc.edu/KayakAddiction/Paddles.htm"><TH width="117" class="style6">Paddle Length </TH></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://epd690.engr.wisc.edu/KayakAddiction/Paddles.htm"><DIV align="center"> 5'0"-5'4" </DIV></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://epd690.engr.wisc.edu/KayakAddiction/Paddles.htm"><DIV align="center"> 197cm-200cm </DIV></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://epd690.engr.wisc.edu/KayakAddiction/Paddles.htm"><DIV align="center"> 5'3"-5'8" </DIV></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://epd690.engr.wisc.edu/KayakAddiction/Paddles.htm"><DIV align="center"> 200cm </DIV></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://epd690.engr.wisc.edu/KayakAddiction/Paddles.htm"><DIV align="center"> 202cm-204cm </DIV></blockquote><div style="height: 2px; font-size: 2px; background: #dcdcdc; border-bottom: solid 1px #f5f5f5; margin: 2px 4px;"></div><blockquote style="text-align: left; padding: 0px 8px; margin: 4px 0px 8px 0px; background: transparent; border: none;" cite="http://epd690.engr.wisc.edu/KayakAddiction/Paddles.htm"><DIV align="center"> 5'9"-6'1" </DIV></blockquote></div><div style="margin: 0px 6px 6px 4px;"><table style="font-size: 11px;border-spacing: 0px;padding: 0px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td style="background:transparent;border-width:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</td><td align="right" style="background:transparent;border-width:0px;padding:0px;width:107px" width="107"><a href="http://clipmarks.com/share/D299615A-3EBF-4577-A956-EFFEA6F4A513/blog/" title="blog or email this clip"><img src="http://content6.clipmarks.com/images/c2b-foot.png" border="0" alt="blog it" width="107" height="17" style="border-width:0px;padding:0px;margin:0px;" /></a></td></tr></table></div></div>

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