Werner Paddle Size Chart
Kayak Paddle Size Charts
Shaft Diameter: Choosing the proper shaft size (diameter of the shaft) for your hands assures a more comfortable experience on the water. You'll maintain a lighter grip for better technique, allowing better control and reduced fatigue. Measure your hand size by placing a ruler at the base of your hand (at the joint of your wrist) and measuring to the tip of your middle finger. If you measure longer than 6.5" Werner suggests the standard shaft. Smaller, go to Werner's small diameter shaft. If you are on the line, it is suggested that you come into the Paddle Sports Center and try both to see for yourself. Paddlers with shorter, thicker fingers also gravitate to small shaft.
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Low Angle Touring Paddles
| Â Paddler Height | Kayak Width: Less Than 23" | Kayak Width: 23-28" | Kayak Width: 28-32" | Kayak Width: 32"+ |
| Less than 5' | 210 cm | 220 cm | 230 cm | 240 cm |
| 5' to 5' 6" | 215 cm | 220 cm | 230 cm | 240 cm |
| 5' 6" to 6' | 220 cm | 220 cm | 230 cm | 250 cm |
| 6' and Taller | 220 cm | 230 cm | 240 cm | 250 cm |
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High Angle Touring Paddles
| Â Paddler Height | Boat Width: Less Than 25" | Kayak Width: Greater Than 26" |
| Under 5' 1" | 200 cm | 220 cm |
| 5' 1" to 5' 4" | 205 cm | 220 cm |
| 5' 4" to 6' | 210 cm | 220 cm |
| 6' and Taller | 215 cm | 230 cm |
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Kids Touring Paddles
| Age | Height Range | Boat Width: Solo 23" or Less | Boat Width: Tandem |
| 5 to 7 | 3' 7" to 4' | 180 cm | 200 cm |
| 7 to 9 | 4' to 4' 3" | 190 cm | 200 cm |
| 9 to 11 | 4' 3" to 4' 8" | 200 cm | 210 cm |
| 11 to 13Â | 4' 8" to 5' 2" | 210 cm | 210 cm |
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High Angle Fishing Paddles
| Boat Style | Boat Width | Paddler Height: 6' and Under | Paddler Height: 6' and Over |
| Kayak | 28" and wider | 220 cm | 230 cm |
| Sit on Top | 28" to 34" | 220 cm | 230 cm |
| Â | 34" and Wider | 230 cm | 240 cm |
| Raised Seat Sit on Top | 30" to 34"Â | 240 cm | 250 cm |
| Â | 34" and Wider | 250 cm | 260 cm |
NOTE: For raised seat boats with high and low positions Werner's extensive testing factors in a compromise for both.
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Low Angle Fishing Paddles
| Boat Style | Boat Width | Paddler Height: 6' and Under | Paddler Height: 6' and Over |
| Kayak | 28" and wider | 230 cm | 240 cm |
| Sit on Top | 28" to 34" | 230 cm | 240 cm |
| Â | 34" and Wider | 240 cm | 250 cm |
| Raised Seat Sit on Top | 30" to 34"Â | 250 cm | 260 cm |
| Â | 34" and Wider | 260 cm | 260 cm |
NOTE: For raised seat boats with high and low positions Werner's extensive testing factors in a compromise for both.
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Whitewater River Running Paddles
| Â Paddler Height | Paddle Length |
| 4' 8" to 5' 2" | 191 cm |
| 5' 2" to 5' 8" | 194 cm |
| 5' 8" to 6' | 197 cm |
| 6' to 6' 3" | 200 cm |
| 6' 3" and Taller | 203 cm |
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*For inflatable or sit on top whitewater kayaks, you will need to go longer.
**Chat with us for suggestions based on your kayak model, call or visit our Paddle Sports Center (503-233-0706)
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Whitewater Play Boating Paddles
| Â Paddler Height | Paddle Length |
| 4' 8" to 5' 2" | 188 cm |
| 5' 2" to 5' 8" | 191 cm |
| 5' 8" to 6' | 194 cm |
| 6' to 6' 3" | 197 cm |
| 6' 3" and Taller | 200 cm |
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Whitewater Crossover Paddles
| Â Paddler Height | Paddle Length |
| 6' and Under | 200 cm |
| 6' and Above | 206 cm |
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*To accommodate a width wider than the average whitewater kayak, you need extra length right off the bat. Next, you want a compromise of longer catch length on flat-water, while still being able to perform more vertical whitewater strokes.
**For bent shaft users, 200cm is the max length for mid-size blades and 203cm is the max length for full-size blades.
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Whitewater Racing Paddles
| Â Paddler Height | Paddle Length |
| 4' 8" to 5' 2" | 191 cm |
| 5' 2" to 5' 8" | 194 cm |
| 5' 8" to 6' | 197 cm |
| 6' to 6' 3" | 200 cm |
| 6' 3" and Taller | 203 cm |
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Whitewater Kids Paddles
| Age | Height Range | Paddle Length |
| 5 to 6 | 3' 7" to 3' 10" | 179 cm |
| 6 to 9 | 3' 10" to 4' 4" | 182 cm |
| 9 to 11 | 4' 4" to 4' 8" | 185 cm |
| 11 to13 | 4' |