The most important factors in choosing the length for your paddle are your height and the type of canoeing you'll be doing. Use the selector below to help find your ideal paddle length.
The selector is a guide only: personal preference is also an important factor. Other points to consider include:
- We recommend that the person paddling in the stern of the canoe has a longer paddle than the person in the bows. This is because the person paddling in the stern is the powerhouse and controls direction.
- The floaty blades in the AFT range take less energy to use.
- Children require a shorter paddle.
- The length of paddles for standup surf paddling is quoted in inches: this is due to the Hawaiian origin of the sport.