Hi, I'm new here and is a beginner. My only kayak experiences were with wide fishing and recreational ones. I do SUP regularly.
Yesterday, I bought a used Spirit PRS 570, which came with a 210cm fiberglass & plastic Spirit paddle. As I'm only 163cm tall (5'4"), the paddle is thought to be too long for me. If I put the paddle next to me, my finger tips won't even touch the top.
I was advised that I should be able to curl my fingers over the top blade?
But looking around online, it looks like a 210cm paddle is usually considered short and is recommended?
So, what is it? should I stick with the 210cm or do I need a 194cm paddle?
Also, could I remove the blade on this paddle and shorten the shaft and the re-glue the blades back?
Yesterday, I bought a used Spirit PRS 570, which came with a 210cm fiberglass & plastic Spirit paddle. As I'm only 163cm tall (5'4"), the paddle is thought to be too long for me. If I put the paddle next to me, my finger tips won't even touch the top.
I was advised that I should be able to curl my fingers over the top blade?
But looking around online, it looks like a 210cm paddle is usually considered short and is recommended?
So, what is it? should I stick with the 210cm or do I need a 194cm paddle?
Also, could I remove the blade on this paddle and shorten the shaft and the re-glue the blades back?