Hello, I'm the OUTDOOR PROFESSOR from DiscoveringTheOutdoors.com/ Here's your outdoor tip on choosing a canoe paddle. Choosing a canoe paddle is not a difficult task. How the paddle feels in your hands can be as important as other factors such as shape, size and grip. A good paddle isn’t magic, but a bad paddle of the wrong size can be like trying to paddle with a 2x4. Canoe paddles are usually about 52" to 60" and offered in 2" increments. Bent-shaft paddles are generally shorter with wider blades and are commonly 48" to “54.” There are several ways to choose a paddle length. When you are on the water, sit inside the canoe and measure the vertical distance from the tip of your nose to the waterline. This should be the same distance as the distance from the paddle’s grip to the throat where the shaft hits the blade. In a store, kneel with your butt about 6” from the floor as if you were in a canoe. Place the paddle grip on the floor and the throat of the paddle should be betwee
