The first point in choosing a paddle is the size of your body. The paddle serves as an arm extension for you. You should be comfortable in holding and using a paddle. While choosing a paddle, hold the paddle like you would hold it while paddling your kayak. The blade of the paddle should be at a suitable distance from your palm; approximately a distance of 4-5 inches would suffice. Another point you need to note is to check the width of your kayak that you use, and the length of your torso that is the upper part of the body. Some people are tall, but have a comparatively short torso. In this case, you need a short kayak paddles for yourself. Very long paddle will make it difficult for you to paddle your kayak holding the paddle. After length, the other important factor is the material of which the paddle is made. Paddles are made of different materials. There are wood, plastic and aluminum paddles. It provides with the option to choose from weight and durability of the paddle. Plastic paddle for example will be very lightweight, but it is not as durable as compared to wooden or aluminum paddle.
