Re: [Paddlewise] Paddle length

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What I do/have done - try out diff length paddles, the most accurate guide
is this...
at a perpendicular line from where her feet touch the foot braces is the
ideal spot for the paddle to enter the water. using that as a guide, pick
the appropriate length paddle.

Scott Simpson
Anchorage Alaska

"There is always one more thing you can do to influence any situation"
Lt. Gen Harold Moore, USA (Ret)
----- Original Message -----
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Paddle length
From: Ed Sullivan


> I'm buying a surprise paddle for a 5'5" novice paddler. I'm
> 5'8" and use a 210 cm, so I'm thinking 200 cm. Does this
> sound reasonable? 
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