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How to measure the right size paddle for you?

With so many paddles in the market today, it’s already a headache to decide which one to buy let alone to decide which size is right for you.

In this quick guide, I will show you how easy it is to determine what size paddle to use.

Note: this is a general guide based on a formula developed by a combination of dragon boat manufacturers.

We usually determine the length by following some simple steps:

1. Sit upright on your buttocks on a flat surface. (e.g a chair or bench)
2. Raise your right arm vertically upwards pointing the ceiling
3. Measure the length between the center of your palm to your buttocks.

Table of paddle sizes:

Measurement from center of palm to buttocks (cm)
12 114 117 119 122 124 127 130 132

Paddle Length(inch)
44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52