Reddit mentions: The best kayak paddles

Check out the Seattle Sports Seawhisper. It's right around $100 for the 230-240cm model, but it's quite nice for the price.

www.amazon.com/Seattle-Sports-Seawhisper-Carbon-Paddle/dp/B009SYF54A

You may also want to keep an eye on your local Craigslist, as many people tend to sell kayaks and accessories for cheap in the winter. I scored an Adventure Technology Quest Glass for $60 last year.

Thanks for the recommendation! That's a good & cheap idea.

Yeah, I am a packraft 2nd kinda guy. Only use it on lakes & slow moving rivers because it's cheap (Klymit LWD)...and I don't know how to handle any rapids.

I'm thinking this might be a good option: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00YFPS7OC/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER
It's only 2oz heavier than the one you posted, but the downside is it seems like it'll be a bit bulkier

I don't know if I'm too late (I really hope I'm not) 50-60 is right at the lower end of fiberglass which is just a million times better than aluminum. Look on amazon or craigslist and find something better than that (no offense) crap.

http://www.amazon.com/Shoreline-Marine-Fiberglass-Kayak-Paddle/dp/B0086T6D4Y/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1451719518&sr=8-4&keywords=fiberglass+kayak+paddle

http://www.amazon.com/Hardcore-Water-Sports-Paddle-Fibergalss/dp/B0178HPWW8/ref=sr_1_43?ie=UTF8&qid=1451719667&sr=8-43&keywords=fiberglass+kayak+paddle

http://www.amazon.com/Carlisle-Magic-Plus-Kayak-Paddle/dp/B001AI69KQ/ref=sr_1_4?s=outdoor-recreation&ie=UTF8&qid=1427333608&sr=1-4&keywords=kayak+paddle

That's the paddle I have and it's awesome. $67.

http://www.amazon.com/Stohlquist-Fisherman-Personal-Floatation-X-Large/dp/B0050HDACS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1427333486&sr=8-2&keywords=fishing+pfd

I bought my father in law and brother in law stohlquist kayaking pfds and they are solid. They look great and are extremely high quality. I know the fisherman pfd is expensive, but you get what you pay for.

60cm and 23.6 oz. I've used this paddle for ~20 miles with success.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YFPS7OC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_Xcz7yb681M152

I thought this one looked good.

Cannon Paddles Escape E Kayak Paddle with Black Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Blades (2-Piece), Silver/Black, 240cm https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00BLJ1R7E/ref=cm_sw_r_other_awd_vsC1wbS25ZQC5

It looks like these I think or at least a very similar model. The ones I linked are the ones I bought about a year ago. I got 230cm.

You'll want something around 210-220cm. The 84 inch one here should work fine.

SeaSense X-TREME II Kayak Paddle, 84-Inch https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001J17VY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_G6bRzb3Y4SXF4

Edit: mine shows prime eligible

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AI4HJG/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

That is the one I got, and I am very pleased with it, and it is not much more money than the Tripper that you are looking at. I got it 50% off when I bought my Yak, but you should get a comparable deal at this time of year at any of your local shops.

Here you go

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SET-PEDDELS-COMPACT-130-CM/dp/B001BWS57G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1511663313&sr=8-2&keywords=peddel

They're fiberglass 250cm paddles. My kayak is 36" wide and slow so I needed to go bigger than the 230 cm I had originally

Edit, here's the link

Carlisle Predator Fiberglass 250 cm Kayak Paddle Urban Camo, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RM7Z1QM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RkAozbWF6YT9Z

You can get a couple of these and these won't run out of power.

Leader Accessories Marine Aluminum Kayak Paddles 87-inch for Kayaking Boating(Yellow) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016JOEI7Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_bs41wb8APMY0M

I think I'm with Shmuck; you should take a single oar, rather than a paddle.

Here are two options:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JY4HOS4/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074MCDLGW

Both are cheap and lighter than the "light" kayaking paddles...

Maybe look for a 4 piece break down paddle and leave a piece out? Or an adjustable that might scale small enough. My kids are under 5 feet and fine with our adjustables, even though they may not be a perfect fit. Can’t vouch for it, but a quick search cane up with this.
SUP Paddle

I can’t tell from the picture if leaving a section out would be possible, though, if you even needed to.

The primary differences are weight and shape.

For weight: Imagine lifting a 50 pound weight 10 times, or lifting a 25 pound weight 10 times. You'd be a lot less tired with the 25 pound weight, right?

Now imagine lifting a 2.5 pound paddle 10,000 times, and lifting a 1.5 pound paddle 10,000 times. Though the weight difference is small, it makes a difference on long trips. That's why people who do long distance touring pay hundreds for super-light paddles. If you're not planning on long trips, it doesn't matter as much.

As for shape... look at the shape of these $10 paddles vs these $200 paddles. But shape doesn't correspond to price, and $50 paddles have roughly the same shape as $500 paddles, just don't get some flat ones and you'll be alright.

I own a $10 paddle, a $50 paddle, and a $150 paddle. The $10 paddle is worthless and terrible. There $150 paddle is only a little nicer than the $50 paddle. The expensive one is lighter, but with most of my trips, I'm not out long enough for the weight to make a difference.