Technique Tips
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
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
