there 3 main categories of differences between kayak paddles: composition, twist/feather, , shaft shape/length.
composition
earlier paddles made of wood , later heavy metal shaft , poly-synthetic blades. advances in technology today include carbon fiber shafts foam , carbon fiber blades on high end, , low flex light plastic on low end, rubber grips.
shaft
bent shaft paddles seen here yellow hand grips in use first person perspective.
paddles blades included historically measured on 200 cm, measure between 185 , 205 cm. industry has begun offer bent shafts ergonomically shaped relieve stress off of paddlers wrists. many companies offer specialized rubber grips ease paddlers grip , provide place feel hands should hold shaft. small , regular shaft thicknesses may available offer smaller paddlers more comfort while gripping paddle.
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