Consider Three Important

Features and Purchase the Right

Kayak Paddle

There are large varieties of Kayak Paddle available in the market. But being able to find the right one that meets both your technical requirements and your budget can be a tough job. Remember, you should purchase a paddle only after planning the kind of paddling you want to do. Before purchasing a paddle, there are some important features that you need to know.

Shape and Length of the shaft

The shaft is the portion of the paddle on which you can keep your hands. Usually the shaft is of two types, straight and bent. While the straight one is light and easily available, the bent shaft put less stress on your joints. Bent shafts helps in proper stroke alignment and are quite comfortable.

Blade shape and lengthThe maneuverability of kayaks depends greatly on the shape and length of the blade of the paddle. The blade is the part of the paddle which remains inside the water. And for this reason the boat propels. Usually the blades that are wider provide a greater speed and on the other side a narrow blade is quite comfortable and doesn't tire you out as much on longer trips.

Materials of which the paddle is made

A paddle is made from a large variety of materials like plastic, aluminum, wood, etc. Usually, the price, weight and durability of the paddle depend on the materials from which it is made. Wood paddles have many advantages over other materials: They have a very nice look, and many wood paddles have a very unique texture. Wood paddles are fairly light and yet very strong. And wood is a very sustainable and natural material.

No doubt these features are essential to know, but it is the professional preference of a kayaker that matters a lot. While it is essential to search for the appropriate kayak and adjust the fit, the necessity of kayak paddles cannot be ignored.

You can find various shops that sell the kayak paddle, and the Haliburton Forest Paddle Shop provides the finest and most unique hand crafted paddles. We provide a wide range of paddles that are made up of different wood species in different shapes and size to suit you perfectly. We offer Canoe Paddle, Greenland Kayak Paddle, and many more.

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