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    How to Size Whitewater Canoe Paddles
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    How to Size Whitewater Canoe Paddles

    Arthur G. MooreBy Arthur G. MooreDecember 14, 2022Updated:December 14, 2022No Comments2 Mins Read
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    Properly sized whitewater canoe paddle allow you to maintain proper control of a canoe and paddle comfortably across long distances. As a general rule of thumb, whitewater paddles are short with square blades. The shape is designed to allow quick, powerful strokes in aerated, shallow water, according to the paddling.net, a Internet retailer specializing in kayaking and canoeing. Paddlers can choose among paddles made from wood, fiberglass, carbon and Kevlar.

    Step 1

    Kneel on the floor and place your butt on a stool or other object that is 6 inches high–the typical height of a canoe seat. This allows you to simulate your position in a canoe while in the store.

    Step 2

    Flip the canoe paddle upside down so the end of the grip is on the floor and the blade is near your face. The blade is the flat or slightly curved wide piece at the bottom of the paddle.

    Step 3

    Align the tip, or start, of the paddle blade with your face. If the tip is even with your nose, the paddle length is correct. A whitewater canoe paddle typically measures 52 to 60 inches. Bent-shaft paddles, which are curved from the tip to about halfway up the shaft, are shorter; common paddle lengths range from 48 to 54 inches. Measure either paddle type using the same sizing technique.

    Step 4

    Increase of decrease paddle length, as needed, until you find a paddle blade that is even with your nose. While some paddles feature a telescoping shaft that allows for adjustments, not all do.

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    Arthur G. Moore is a veteran paddler. He has over 10 years of whitewater kayaking experience in his kitty. When he was young, he used to love kayaking in rapid III and rapid IV but as time went on, he decided to concentrate mainly on covering long distances on a standard touring kayak. He is currently working as a senior editor for Kayak Manual.

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