Size of paddle - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

PE.rider · 04-16-2013, 01:03 AM

Most paddles have drip rings on both ends, and each paddler has their own preference as to where placement is ideal to avoid water drip. Some, like it at the edges by the throat of the paddle, and others right by their hand grip areas.

For myself, I've always positioned them several inches up ... or closer up the shaft as you move inwards, but never more than 5 inches. Depending on your kayak width, you can make your adjustments, but the most important thing to consider is to not paddle too deeply.

If you getting winded paddling, then chances are you are sinking the paddle too deeply into the water. As long as you immerse the paddle from tip to throat and maintain a rhythm and stride, you will be moving across the water in a decent pace.

If this works for you, then you can thank my summer camp counselor from the Catskills when I was a wee laddie.

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04-16-2013, 01:03 AM	#6
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	Most paddles have drip rings on both ends, and each paddler has their own preference as to where placement is ideal to avoid water drip. Some, like it at the edges by the throat of the paddle, and others right by their hand grip areas. For myself, I've always positioned them several inches up ... or closer up the shaft as you move inwards, but never more than 5 inches. Depending on your kayak width, you can make your adjustments, but the most important thing to consider is to not paddle too deeply. If you getting winded paddling, then chances are you are sinking the paddle too deeply into the water. As long as you immerse the paddle from tip to throat and maintain a rhythm and stride, you will be moving across the water in a decent pace. If this works for you, then you can thank my summer camp counselor from the Catskills when I was a wee laddie.