Kayak Paddles - What You Need to Know

[@PracticalOutdoorist]

That was by far THE best explanation that I have been given. You just made my next paddle purchase a lot easier, Thanks.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks PO! Thanks for watching!

[@ReWyldOutdoors]

This was the best video I could have watched Pete! Literally answered all my questions!! Thanks

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on RO!! Thanks!

[@rommelrivera1186]

I enjoyed so much my 240cm Camano that I ordered a 215cm Corryvreckan for more aggressive outings. What a difference in terms of power! I like both paddles because sometimes I'm out for peace and relaxation while other times I want to challenge myself. The Corryvreckan is more fun though; I find myself favoring a high angle paddling style and it's awesome to cut through the water at relatively high speed. I found the high angle style so much fun that I am completing my set with a 215cm full-carbon Corryvreckan. Looking forward to any gains I can get from full carbon due to its rigidity. Bummer that the fiberglass blade paddle weighs less. I would've thought that the carbon one would have the weight advantage.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Rommel! sometimes tweaking the gear is the best part!

[@rommelrivera1186]

Great overview; thank you. 4:35 That paddle is a 220? Looks a lot longer to me.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

He he! It may be that I am pretty short!! Thanks Rommel!

[@rommelrivera1186]

@@RiverKingsKayak That's good news for me then. I'm 5' 9" and have been concerned about the simplistic sizing rule to stand up the paddle and wrap my first finger joint over the top. If I use that rule, my low angle Werner Camano paddle would have to be 230cm long and it would work well with my Skylark kayak, which is 26" wide. But if I rent a kayak that's in the 29"+ range, I may not be able to use my super light paddle efficiently if it's 230cm. I therefore went with a 240cm paddle, which wouldn't pass the finger joint test. But your video gave me renewed hope that it will work well. Can't wait to take it to the water tomorrow.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

@@rommelrivera1186 right on!!

[@TomJonesGearGuy]

Great video. Its hard to tell people to spend money but a some point in time if you really want to have fun you have to have good gear. I have been telling people to learn to paddle too if you have a great paddle and don't know how to paddle you are wasting your money and most people that kayak really don't know how to paddle bad posture, paddle with their arms and not their upper torso to me takes away from the fun and makes you work harder. Thanks

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Tom!

[@rommelrivera1186]

Turns out that my 240cm Werner Camano worked perfectly with my 26"-wide Eddyline Skylark for me, a 5' 9" male weighing 185lbs with a 29" torso and my hands having a 42" span holding the paddle with elbows bent at 90 degree angles. How's that for specifics? This is not to promote myself, but rather this excellent review by River Kings. Folks, don't go by the one-approach-fits-all mentality that pervades the web. Take into account your personal dimensions and preferences. Happy padding!!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Right on Rommel!!

[@duckhunter8203]

Great video, I’ve just picked up a dagger rpm and want to use it on canals, rivers and white water. I’m 5ft 10” and 12 stone would a paddle length of say 194 be good for all those aspects? Cheers Iain

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Duck Hunter! I would suggest the 197...but a 194 could work as well...

[@duckhunter8203]

@@RiverKingsKayak Thank you very much for the reply, that’s great of you👍

[@nate4036]

Have you ever used an Adventure Technology paddle like the Samurai? My budget is around $400. All the bent carbon shafts I’m finding are the 36-38oz range. I guess to get any lighter, you have to open the wallet farther.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I have but it has been so long. I have been using my current Werner sherpa for 13 years...

[@nate4036]

@@RiverKingsKayak would you choose the Sherpa over the Shogun or Powerhouse

[@RiverKingsKayak]

@@nate4036 all of the above are great! Just personal preference...I like the shogun but I break them.

[@nate4036]

@@RiverKingsKayak least your honest about it lol. Happy paddling brother.

[@canyontritt4488]

Love the wall! I love hunting almost as much as I love paddling.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks Canyon!!!

[@markmoreno7295]

Greenland paddles?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

I didnt really go into that avenue at all here...I need to review one though!

[@jeffreyelliott622]

So if buy the $150 dollar to $200 dollar price range in getting me the all carbon fiber dual blade paddle can the blades be adjusted at whatever pitch or angle as you say in the 45% angle ? I looking to get the Old Town Discovery 119 Solo Sportsman canoe that is 32 in. wide so for me at least the 240 cm length kayak paddle would work great correct ?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Hey Jeffrey, whether or not the paddle can be feather adjusted just depends on the brand and model. Whether or not 240 would work will depend on your personal preference and height, etc...

[@markquintonii]

Academy sell bent curb and straight bladed carbon fiber paddle. They are the heaviest carbon paddles out there, but they are dramatically lighter than fiberglass or aluminum paddle. $100 for mine has made paddling a lot easier, cannot imagine going back to aluminum after being spoiled with a carbon paddle. Surprised you didn't bring up greenland paddles.

[@markquintonii]

Also great video.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Mark Quinton I thought about speaking to the greenland paddles, but for the likely audience of the video, I thought it would not be as relevant. Good find on your paddle. Thanks for the comment and tips for helping folks find a paddle!

[@daleretter5187]

What do you think about the new self-feathering paddle?

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Self feathering? tell me more, I'm not sure I've seen this.

[@philoulabroche2808]

Total agreement!

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Thanks!

[@iowamatt2519]

U wouldn't have a paddle that would work for me? Preferably carbon fiber and telescoping.

[@RiverKingsKayak]

why...funny you should ask!

[@Mhdogman]

I certainty hope a day comes where having dead animals all over your wall is seen for how horrific is actually is. It ALWAYS disturbs me. And I'm a strong man of 63. Sorry couldn't keep watching, to sad for me. I'd personally much rather see them in their actual homes. Just saying...

[@RiverKingsKayak]

Hate to hear that WotD. Each one of those works of art represent a fantastic memory of a majestic animal. I put a lot of work into hunting. It is not a macho show of dominance. Rather, I choose to provide meat to my family and friends as has been done by every civilization on the planet...I go into nature get it myself. That is lost in today's world. People freely eat meat, but never attach themselves to the harvest. They will eat a steak, hotdog, hamburger, chicken nuggets etc..and in the same breath think poorly on someone that harvests their own free range, non-gmo, chemical free meat in the most natural of ways - hunting. It is convenience, both physical and otherwise, that drives most to just go buy meat at the store. I choose to hunt. Animals die either way. Domesticated animals have a terrible life in comparison to a wild animal. Yet society supports and promotes that as it has been proven to be the best way to provide society with much needed meat. I choose to make things a bit harder on myself. I accept the challenge of going into the forest and using my skills, knowledge, time to do it the old fashioned way. To add to that challenge, I also target specific bucks. I manage my land to the best of my ability promoting the overall herd health - planting crops, trees, bushes that provide game animals food. I will often name all the antlered deer and even some does on my property. I track them year to year both visually and with cameras. When that opportunity comes to harvest an animal that has reached maturity, it is not taken lightly. Rather than discard the items I cannot eat, I choose to turn them into a memory that I can forever look at and remember that animal and the dance of life and death that we danced however many years ago it was. It is more a sign of respect for both the animal, the tradition and the time invested in providing that meat. I understand you may never feel the same and that is ok. I just wanted to be sure you understood what it means to me. Thanks WotD for taking the time to comment!

[@joethi4981]

@@RiverKingsKayak Good explanation, makes sense.