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Here we go again... I searched for c1 paddle length but couldn't find what I was looking for.... I'm new to C1 and recently bought a BigEZ and a 58 inch paddle. I went with 58 inches based on the standard method I keep reading about: sit in the boat, measure up from the floor to you nose, then add t...

Thanks guys.

"The one modern playboat that I've sat in in a pool was supper squirelly and was hard to get good at paddling in a straight line."

This confirms my concern that it might be harder to learn in a playboat with only half a paddle. Might be nice to have a boat that tracks a little.

I tried posting this in the "Just Starting Out" forum, but didn't get much response, so I'll try again here... I'm a longtime kayaker interested in trying C1 for some variety. My goal is to make the easier runs and early/late season boating a little more interesting. I currently paddle about 30 days...

I'm a longtime kayaker interested in trying C1 for some variety. My goal is to make the easier runs and early/late season boating a little more interesting. I currently paddle about 30 days a year (limited season here in Colorado), class IV/IV+. Some questions...particularly looking for feedback fro...