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What size paddle should I buy?

    

Standard Anglesey Stick

For most people, the Standard Anglesey Stick will work perfectly well:

Medium Anglesey Stick (220cms)

The Medium Anglesey Stick is for the average height paddler

You will probably have been using one of the many composite touring paddles on the market (e.g. Lendal Nordkapp, Lendal Kinetic), measuring 215-220cms

Medium Anglesey Stick £168 + delivery

Small Anglesey Stick (215cms)

The Small Anglesey Stick is for a smaller person (possibly in a smaller boat)

This is a shorter paddle with thinner, narrower loom and a narrower blade

Small Anglesey Stick £168 + delivery

Large Anglesey Stick (225cms)

The Large Anglesey Stick is for a larger person (possibly in a larger volume boat)

This is a long paddle with wider, thicker loom

Large Anglesey Stick £168 + delivery

The easiest way to check which length of paddle you will need is to reach your hand up as high as possible, and then hook your fingers over, as if holding the end of the paddle.

The looms on our standard sticks have a 'rounded rectangular' rather than 'oval' cross-section.
We find this more comfortable for the thumbs, and some kayakers appreciate the positive 'indexing'
You can however, specify an oval loom (no extra cost) when ordering your paddle.

Compared to some Greenland style paddles, the edges of our sticks are relatively rounded.
This makes them more robust, and easier to use for general paddling, but slightly less
effective for sculling and 'power' paddling. You can specify 'sharp' edges when ordering
your paddle (no extra cost).

If you are not sure which paddle is right for you, please feel free to contact us for advice.

Bespoke Anglesey Stick

    

We think that for most paddlers a Standard Anglesey Stick is the best starting point when buying one of our paddles. However, if you would prefer to order a bespoke Anglesey Stick, you may like to consider the following points

Measuring up for a bespoke Anglesey Stick

Overall length

The overall length of a paddle can be calculated by measuring as high as the paddler can reach with fingers hooked over the end of the paddle.

If your torso to leg ratio is non-standard, you may want to measure your full arm span plus the distance from elbow to wrist as an alternative calculation.

Typical range is 210-225cms

Loom length

The loom length should be equivalent to the width of your shoulders, or the span of your grip measured with elbows against the ribs and forearms straight out. This is usually slightly narrower than the grip you may be accustomed to on a standard paddle.

Typical range is 45-56cms

Loom thickness

The loom is oval in cross-section, and should allow you to touch forefinger to thumb around the smaller dimension.

Typical range is 2.5-3.8cms

Blade width

You should be able to comfortably hold the width of the blade, between the web of the thumb and the second joint of the forefinger, in order to use the whole length of the paddle in extended manoeuvres. Most traditional blades were 7.5cms or less but modern paddlers often prefer a slightly wider blade. However, unless you have very large hands, a blade width of over 9cms would not be considered a Greenland style (we may still be able to make it for you, though).

Typical range is 7.5-9cms

Bespoke Anglesey Stick £191.50 + delivery

Please note, if you decide to purchase a bespoke paddle, we cannot provide a refund once the measurements have been agreed and work has begun (this does not however affect your statutory rights in terms of workmanship)


For all your queries, please email kayaksales@adit.co.uk