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Sizing a Paddle

Use the chart to help you determine what length paddle might be best for you. The following are some things to take into consideration:

  1. If you have broader than average shoulders, go to the high end of the range.
  2. If you have a longer torso than average for your height, go to the high end of the range.
  3. When ordering a paddle to be used with a one or two person canoe, go to the middle or low end of the range. (Most people use a shorter paddle in a one person versus a six-person canoe.)
  4. Remember, these are general guidelines so please take into account your personal preferences.
Outrigger Paddle Sizing Information:

Your HeightPaddle Length
5’0”-5’2”46”-47”
5’3”-5’5”47”-49”
5’6”-5’8”49”-51”
5’9”-5’11”51”-52”
6’0”-6’2”52”-53”
6’3”-6’5”54”-56”
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