Want to but kayak paddle

[Bigwillie]

I have a dirigo 120. I'm new to kayaking so pls email with any suggestions. Yotahunter2000@yahoo.com

[bynum1420]

Got a 197 Werner Player, $125. Check out the post titled, "Going Out of Business Sale".

[Crane]

The longer/wider recreational boats need a longer paddle... Look for something somewhere over 200 cm... I bought my bride a 220 cm for her IK and she's very happy with it. It was a Werner Camaro (sp?) I think... Go to a local outfitter (Ouachita Outdoor Outfitters in HS, or Ozark Outfitters in LR) and seek out their advice. Shop for light-weight, shaft size, and recreational blade... and be willing to spend an extra dollar or two to get one that fits... You will probably have it around a loooong time! crane

[Jim Krueger]

I certainly agree that longer paddles are needed for most of the rec. kayaks.
Many of these craft are deeper and wider than WW boats so a shorter person needs a longer paddle so as not to drag the paddle down the side of the boat, and a taller person still needs a longer paddle too. Many of the rec. paddles I've handled are heavy as a brick so if you can manage to get the more expensive paddles, you can get more strength plus lighter weight which makes for more fun and less fatigue in the long run. In addition to the paddle Larry mentioned, we also have been most pleased with the Werner 2-piece, adjustable Coryvrechen, I think our two are in the 212cm range. After using these paddles on both flat-water and river trips for the last six years. I couldn't be more pleased with their light weight, and I'm very impressed with their strength and durability considering how delicate they look.


Best Regards
Jim Moose