Are Carlisle paddles good?
A Top Pick for Durability, the Carlisle Magic Plus is well suited to novice and intermediate touring kayakers as it is a durable and affordable paddle.
What should I look for in a kayak paddle?
To choose a kayak paddle, you need to consider four basic ideas:
- Length: Your boat width and your height determine your paddle length.
- Materials and price: Lightweight materials improve performance, but add to a paddle’s price.
- Blade choice: Your paddle’s blade size and shape affect its overall efficiency in the water.
What is the difference between high angle and low angle paddling?
High-angle paddling is more vertical. It’s easier with narrower kayaks, and is used for speed. Low-angle paddling is more horizontal—about a 20-30º angle. It’s used for wider, recreational kayaks, and is great for more relaxed paddling.
Is a longer paddle better for kayak?
If you’re tall, you’ll need a longer paddle, too. Recreational kayaks are wide and stable, so you’ll need a longer paddle to be able to reach the water easily. Touring kayaks are narrower, and sea kayaks are narrower yet, meaning your paddle can be shorter since you have less reach toward the water.
How do I stop my paddle from sinking?
While aluminum paddles with foam should float no problem, you might want to look for one with a padded float. This has extra padding at the shaft’s bottom so the paddle has no chance of sinking if you drop it.
How do I keep my kayak paddle from sinking?
A paddle leash is, as the name suggests, a “leash for your paddle.” The first end of the leash is a carabineer or clip that attaches to either you or your kayak. Where you attach this end of the leash is up to you—many people attach it to their life vest.
What kind of blade does Carlisle magic kayak use?
Today, Carlisle offers outstanding recreational kayak paddles and oars in a variety of materials and designs-each suiting the needs and conditions individual paddlers face. The Magic Plus paddle is built to last, with a wound fiberglass shaft and durable fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene blades.
When did the first Carlisle kayak paddle come out?
The wound fiberglass shaft provides a sweet compromise between the stiffness needed for a strong paddle stroke and the flex needed to reduce stress on your joints. The first Carlisle paddles were created more than 30 years ago with local guide and livery companies in mind.
What makes a magic plus kayak paddle durable?
The Magic Plus paddle is built to last, with a wound fiberglass shaft and durable fiberglass-reinforced polypropylene blades. Balanced, efficient, and versatile this paddle performs well in both open waters and near rocky shorelines.