Paddle size help??? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Bigben · 04-14-2014, 06:43 AM

I'm new to kayaking. I just purchased a used Cobra fish and dive. I have taken it out 3 times now. I want to buy a Werner Tybee paddle but I'm not sure what size. I'm 5-11 225 pounds.

MrPatrick · 04-14-2014, 07:37 AM

Get at least a 230cm. That's a wide ride

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ccacher1 · 04-14-2014, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigben

I'm new to kayaking. I just purchased a used Cobra fish and dive. I have taken it out 3 times now. I want to buy a Werner Tybee paddle but I'm not sure what size. I'm 5-11 225 pounds.

I'm 6'3" and have a 250cm paddle for my 34" wide malibu kayak. I think your kayak is 36" wide? I'd probably go with a 240cm or maybe even 250cm. Just my 2 cents though.

MrM · 04-14-2014, 07:57 AM

When you paddle, are you a high-angle or a low-angle paddler?

MrPatrick · 04-14-2014, 08:31 AM

I had a FND and used a 220cm with no issues. Just concentrate on your technique. I would still suggest a 230 at least.

Bigben · 04-14-2014, 08:48 AM

I'm a high angle paddler. The kayak is 36in wide

lambadmin · 04-14-2014, 11:37 AM

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04-14-2014, 06:43 AM	#1
Bigben Junior Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 5	Paddle size help??? I'm new to kayaking. I just purchased a used Cobra fish and dive. I have taken it out 3 times now. I want to buy a Werner Tybee paddle but I'm not sure what size. I'm 5-11 225 pounds.

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MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	Get at least a 230cm. That's a wide ride .

04-14-2014, 08:31 AM	#5
MrPatrick Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Waiting to launch Posts: 1,381	I had a FND and used a 220cm with no issues. Just concentrate on your technique. I would still suggest a 230 at least.

04-14-2014, 08:48 AM	#6
Bigben Junior Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 5	I'm a high angle paddler. The kayak is 36in wide