Colorado Kayak Supply (CKS) Blog

When browsing selections of high-quality Whitewater Kayak Paddles, you’ll find yourself comparing carbon paddles and fiberglass paddles. Choosing the right material for you is going to help you get the best out of your gear and boating experience. Following are pros and cons of each material type and how it’s used in the paddle.

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When shopping for whitewater kayak paddles, you’ll notice many offerings are available in a bent shaft and a straight shaft paddle design. As you look at the variety of bent kayak paddles vs straight, you might be wondering what the difference is. We asked our experts to help readers understand the advantages and disadvantages of a bent shaft kayak paddle and a straight shaft kayak paddle.

Things to consider when choosing the right oars for your raft, including length, construction, blade shapes, and other upgrades.

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Getting the right gear should be your priority before attending your class

Kayak paddles are often available with different breakdown paddle shaft options, allowing you to choose the right paddle first, and then decide if you want a 1-piece, 2-piece, or 4-piece kayak paddle. Most high-quality kayak paddles come in a 1-piece, 2-piece, or 4-piece breakdown design.

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