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Topic: Which paddle for a 6’2” dude in a old town Predator PDL  (Read 593 times)

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jmox

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I just acquired an Old town Predator PDL and although I plan on using it as a PDL mostly I want a paddle stowed away in case of an emergency. I’ve been out of the game for awhile and aren’t familiar with where the technology is with paddles compared to 10 years ago. I’m 6’2” and aren’t familiar with sizing with a higher seat than a traditional sit on top kayak like my old trident ultra 4.3.  Which paddle would you recommend for a “take down” but decent quality. It doesn't have to be crazy nice but I don’t want Walmart cheap either if I’m going to need to depend on it in an already crappy situation. Thanks in advance!


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The Walmart $49 paddle is actually pretty durable.  There are a bunch under $100.

I'd go with 240-260 cm.

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I paddled an OTP for a while and found that the shorter sized paddle would hit the gunwales on my stroke sometimes, so I upgraded to the 260 cm and that worked much better.  I am 6'2" as well.  Hope that helps. 
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