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I'm 6' 5", and very long in the torso even for my height. I use a 61.5" slalom paddle for my decked c-1s, and a 62" slalom paddle for my open boat.

At 5' 10", you might start with a 58" paddle. Don't start too short. It is harder to lengthen a paddle than it is to shorten it.

... to keep your upper hand as low as is consistent with not catching your paddle on the bottom of the river. (Catching your paddle can also screw up your shoulder.) The stressed ligaments will tend to shorten and heal, but it sounds like, if you have a recurrence of such partial ...

... the new grip, including a mortise to fit the tenon. If the original paddle has a plastic grip and plug, like a Norse, it may be necessary to ... sanding was done to get a smooth final surface. So, if you should shorten your shaft too much by heating or twisting it, there is still hope! 8)

Bearboater is right. Get the power on at the catch, shorten your stroke, and the paddle won't have time to flutter.

... feels best for you, no matter what others tell you. It Try different paddle length. If you can't borrow any, get a really cheap POS paddle that is on the long side, try it, shorten it a bit, try it again, e.t.c., until it is too short. Then buy a nice one in ...

... feels best for you, no matter what others tell you. It Try different paddle length. If you can't borrow any, get a really cheap POS paddle that is on the long side, try it, shorten it a bit, try it again, e.t.c., until it is too short. Then buy a nice one in ...

Hi There,
I was wondering if there is a rule of thumb when choosing a paddle size for a C1. I am currently paddling a Esquif Detonator and using a Werner Bandit size 58". I am 6'1" and I was wondering if I need to shorten my paddle if/when I move into a C1.
Thanx

I have two glass Bandits. One is 58" and one is 60". I would like to shorten the 60 to 57 or 56. Anybody ever done this? I am going to contact ... but I'm sure they want more than I am willing to pay. As it is now the paddle is useless to me so if it can't be shortened, I would love to trade ...

... of guy tripping/ww canoeists use a 56" or 58") tall people 60" Probably shorten those a bit if it's for solo playboating in a ww open canoe, and ... if it's for a C-1. The only way to get an ideal shaft length is for the paddler himself to decide what it is, and that may change season to season ...

the werner bandit is a good paddle, probably the best value out there.
is he paddling an open canoe? does he have a current paddle that he thinks is too short or too long?
he's a big boy.. i would get him a 60" and if it's too long he can shorten it.

Well, I suppose you could always resort to cutting the t-grip off, letting the shaft dry out, and then reattaching it. It would shorten the paddle about an inch or so. But I'm sure there's a better way to do it out there.

Nate

I'm not familiar with the construction of your current paddle, but could you shorten it? The shaft is a foam core with a carbon/kevlar layup around it. Yes, I could shorten ...

... ever on CBoats! I'm not familiar with the construction of your current paddle, but could you shorten it? The paddle snob angle is understandable - I have heard many wise paddlers opine ...

One way to shorten a paddle is to start with the handle remembering that the wooden handle extends into the shaft perhaps two or so ...

I have a Werner Carbon breakdown that is about 1 inch too long, can I shorten it?