Selecting the right paddle for the type of kayaking you intend to do is easier than you might think, according to Kayak Online, an online resource dedicated to the sport. But finding the perfect paddle does take some effort and thought. After all, paddles transfer your power into forward propulsion. Having the right paddle will make your kayaking adventure more rewarding and fun.
Accent Ergo Tour T4 Series
The Ergo Tour T4 Series paddle by Accent offers both a small and standard shaft option; choose the one based on your body type. These ergonomic touring paddles with dihedral blades, according to Canoe and Kayak, slice effortlessly through the water. The T4-C is the carbon version, weighing in at 33 ounces, and costs an estimated $299 for 2010. The T4-E is the fiberglass variant that weighs 35 ounces, and has an estimated retail price of $189 for 2010.
Bending Branches Breeze Plus
The online review site 3 Luxe selected the Breeze Plus as a "Best Of" pick. The unique engineering of the telescoping feature of the paddle, without the need of a wrench, caught reviewers' attention. Paddlers can make adjustments without too much fuss. The compression molded construction of carbon and fiberglass provides a lightweight, yet rigid paddle. The fiberglass blade is available in three different shapes and several color choices. The Bending Branches Breeze Plus has an estimated retail price of $230 for 2010.
Cannon Paddle's Escape
The Escape, by Cannon Paddles, is a lightweight, sturdy recreational kayak paddle available in fiberglass, aluminum or carbon, weighing 37 ounces, 39 ounces, or 30 ounces respectively. According to a review in Canoe and Kayak, an online source for kayak and canoe fans, the dihedral design of the blade allows for easy pull through the water, moving you forward on less effort. The blade is fiberglass-reinforced nylon and is unfeathered. The Escape is available in a one- or two-piece design and comes in three different colors. Depending on the selected shaft material, the estimated retail price of the Cannon Paddle Escape is between $95 and $189 for 2010.
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