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The number of duplicates on the market increases with the growing number of kayakers . It is sometimes a little difficult to find your way around. However, this choice is decisive in the comfort and the efficiency of the kayaker .
First of all and very logically, the choice of paddle depends on what you want to do with it. Indeed, the Kayak in live waters , Or White Water , has its own disciplines:
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Slalom
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Simple descents or Creek
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Freestyle, also called rodeo
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High river and extreme kayak
For each discipline, boats are different, especially in sizes and volumes. A kayak made for slalom will be, for example, and as a rule, smaller than a kayak adapted to the descent.
It is precisely the size of your boat which will determine the type of paddle that you will need, in addition to user size .
To choose well, you will have to take into consideration:
The size of the blades and their crossing angle :
Larger blades will be recommended to kayakers looking for more power. In terms of crossing angle , know that it is 45 ° for White Water paddles, that is to say that they will be asymmetrical. Know that the form of blades is also important. If you go from a Touring range to a White Water, you will have to readjust your way of paddling.
The size of the handle :
There are both straight sleeves and ergonomic sleeves . The latter imposes a fairly precise position of the hands. If you are the type to Operating many outings in bright water, it is very likely that the ergonomic handle brings you more comfort. The size of the handle on White Water paddles is generally reduced (between 188 and 200 cm), which allows you to make good use quite naturally and without too much effort, since it is done more instinctively.
feeling :
It is essential to test the paddle before buying it . The choice will be done on the proper feeling of kayakers, which should not go on aprioris based on an ideal type of paddle, but on the contrary, choose the one with which it feels best: in terms of weight, which will change according to the material.
Material :
You will generally find many materials used in the manufacture of paddles. Here are the main ones:
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plastic : quite heavy, they bring little comfort during use. However, they are practical and used as emergency paddles.
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aluminum : it is often quite heavy and imposes a fairly unpleasant contact, especially winter because of the cold. Its price is however accessible and its solid sleeve.
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wood : Rather advised to regular practitioners, it is the predilection material of experienced kayakers. They are often more expensive, but are very pleasant to touch and allow very comfortable flexibility of use.
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glass fiber or carbon : These types of paddle are not very flexible, so they can quickly tire the joints, but provide you with a good yield in return.
As you can see, choosing your paddle is not easy. However, it is by testing and inquiring that we manage to find the material that suits us.
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