HOW TO SIZE A PADDLE BOARD PADDLE

There’s two types of paddles in the paddle boarding world, pro and adjustable. When you are starting off you should get the adjustable paddle. Adjustables are great because you can change the height to suit your needs.

The simplest and easiest method is to raise your arm in the air with a slight bend then drape your wrist over the handle. This is a very fast and easy way to quickly gage the height you need. Once you’ve paddled more, then you can start moving the height around to figure out what’s best and most comfortable for you.

If you want something more precise, you can calculate the paddle height by adding 10% of your height.

SUP PADDLE FORMULA | Your Height + 10%(Your Height) = Proper Paddle

So if you are 6ft tall then just convert that into inches which is 72″. Now do 10%(72″) + 72″ = 79.2″ or 6′ and 7.2″

If you’re looking to get a new paddle, check out the article “How to Find the Best SUP Paddle for You.” It will cover everything you need to know to buy the perfect paddle for your needs.