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king of the point

1836 posts

king of the point

WA, 1836 posts

23 Nov 2009 5:07pm

Joined the craze and love it ,

Used A VARIETY off paddles sizes/ lengths and boards before purchasing a
JL 10, 8 x29

As YOUR PADDLE is your main power sourse AND drive what is the CORRECT LENGTH for a paddle.

I JUST DONT WANT TO CUT IT.?

Been getting some different advise.

I got my theory, but what yours and whats working

Scotty Mac

2060 posts

Scotty Mac

SA, 2060 posts

23 Nov 2009 8:51pm

da king,
you wont you piddle as short as possible to not injure you shoulders but not so short that you will injure your back. On bigger boards you will find longer paddle is required as your standing higher and on smaller boards your feet are wet so a shorter paddle. As you board is in the middle, I would guess about 6 inches longer than your height so between 78-80 inches long. Go 78 if you can because it will be better when surfing as you will not have to lift it so high over your board when changing sides. See again one day in the west or when ever.
maka

Casso

NSW

3785 posts

Casso

NSW, 3785 posts

24 Nov 2009 10:55am

My surf paddle is 5 inches taller than me and my flatwater/downwind paddle is 7 inches taller. Works well for me.

king of the point

1836 posts

king of the point

WA, 1836 posts

24 Nov 2009 9:56am

Maca

Yer ive used a short paddle learning and it seems to smashes the side out of the boards. (when its to short )
Ive got the carbon (starboard paddle)? as big as it comes for a bit and i enjoy it ......... flexi shaft

Also whats with designing paddles with an ugly sharp seam on the top joining sides of the paddle blade?

goatman

NSW

2151 posts

goatman

NSW, 2151 posts

24 Nov 2009 2:07pm

For surfing only, started with 7", felt too short - now use one 8 inches taller than me. Used to be a C1 slalom paddler so don't know if that has anything to do with the longer length?

rodriguez

VIC

883 posts

rodriguez

VIC, 883 posts

24 Nov 2009 2:15pm

Kingy, go to the standup zone forum and get totally confused,all the top supers have very different lengths.Like demoing sups ,i suggest you try as many paddle lengths as you can b4 putting the blade to the shaft.I think in 12 months time you will probably be reviewing what your using now anyway. I mean how different does your paddle length feel when you ride on your backhand?

Scotty Mac

2060 posts

Scotty Mac

SA, 2060 posts

25 Nov 2009 10:46pm

Don't know about that join thing? I guess the blades and the shafts are made seperately so they got to join them. Go with what feels right but be careful if its too long, and you are getting into lots of regular sessions, watch with your shoulders.
Look into correct stroke and practice it.
Use bottom hand as lever and push forward with your top arm.
Keep your elbows down and the shaft upright.
Dont swing it around too much and keep the stroke minimal.
Go for more strokes than fewer deep powerful ones.
Try and use your whole body in the stroke, not just your arms.

Marvin

725 posts

Marvin

WA, 725 posts

25 Nov 2009 8:54pm

I was lucky enough to score one of the Werner Spanker paddles that are up on the Buy and Sell section (the second one is still up for sale I gather).

Anyway, its got 10cm or so of adjustability. I had thought I would use it at the shorter end but I've ended up going to the full added extension.

So add the benefit of adjustability to its bullet proof reputation, light weight, nice big blade (most are too small for me) and its ability to split into two shorter pieces for the car, and you've got one sweet paddle IMHO.

WINDY MILLER

3183 posts

WINDY MILLER

WA, 3183 posts

27 Nov 2009 8:38pm

KOP

r u taking it with u on the trip,,,,

just in case it doesn't blow....

i dream about supping that palce.

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