> I have a Feathercraft K-1 (Expedition) and a K-2. The longest paddle I > own is a 220 and it is fine for either of the folders. As with other > discussions about paddle length, I think the sort of stroke style one > has makes a big difference. I am 5'8" with relatively long arms if that > helps understand what I'm saying. > > My wife, who is 5'2", uses the same blades and hasn't had any trouble > with the double. She uses a flatter stroke than my more vertical style. 220 cm paddle on 33" wide boat for 5'2" paddler is interesting. 33" in the middle, - may be 30" or 28" at the seat, OK... Flatter stroke, OK... If she sits behind you in K2, then I would suspect yet another possibility - she doesn't dip the length of the blade completely - you don't see it, right ;-) ? *************************************************************************** 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 Apr 05 2005 - 13:06:49 PDT
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