How to Choose a Whitewater Kayak Paddle

In this video, Simon explains how to choose the right whitewater kayak paddle for you, considering factors such as paddling style (freestyle, river running, and creeking), your level of experience, and variations in paddle materials, blade shapes, and shaft designs.

0:03 Intro
0:30 Paddling Style (Freestyle, River Running or Creeking)
1:53 Blade Size
2:43 Shaft Design and Length
2:49 Straight vs Bent Shaft Paddles
4:15 Paddle/ Shaft Length
5:43 Paddle Materials
6:21 Nylon/ Fiberglass Paddles
6:43 Laminate Fiberglass Paddles
7:04 Full Carbon Laminate Paddles
7:33 Foam Core Carbon Paddles
8:22 Price Range
9:04 Summary

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[mayabrook]

Really informative video. Thanks so much 😊

[SteveH]

You kept using Galasport but no love in the video?!

Great video, thank you for making great content.

[yirequ]

how do we feel about the shogun and how quickly it wears down nowdays? + Do you have an opinion on the VE carbon paddles of palm?

[kentwilliams]

Thinking of a Shogun. Do you like 45 degree or 30 degree offset for an intermediate/moderately advanced river runner?

[loiclaterreur]

Hi I was wondering what about à Kevlar paddle?

[andreas]

How tall are you? Was thinking about the paddle shaft length.