Quoting Kirk Olsen <kork4_at_cluemail.com>: > The lengths on the lightning site seem a bit long. I've been using a > 216 cm paddle.... I agree. Using their advice (consistent with others, as well) I started my "shorter paddle quest" with a 220 cm. Was such an improvement from the 235/240 range I started in, I thought that was "it", but then worked my way through much of the issues we've just discussed... > > > (no affiliation, I just like 'em) I went through a few "adjustments" > > before I finally accepted that I was better off with a _really_ short > > paddle for my short torso and skinny boats. > > So what's really short..... I'm down to 205, thinking that was really extreme at first, but maybe not... I'm 5'7 with a 32" inseam, so not much of me is above the boat. All my sleeves get turned up so my fingers will stick out. Boat beams range from 18" - 21". I've really had to reconsider a lot of the "standard" advice. I'm going to have lighting cut down one of my longer 2-piece paddles to about 197. If nothing else it will make a nice-sized spare that won't cover the day hatch :). JP ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Jan 18 2005 - 07:22:01 PST
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