| Canoe paddles are definite must-haves if you're going | | | | straight tips. They have longer shafts and fitted with |
| to pursue canoeing either as a sport or as a hobby. | | | | larger T-shaped grips because they are made for |
| You need to invest in good paddles so you can easily | | | | quick powerful strokes. They are designed for |
| propel your canoe on the water. There are several | | | | navigating the canoe across aerated and shallow |
| canoe paddle types from which to choose from. | | | | water. Because of the rough waters, this is one of the |
| These paddles are classified according to the intended | | | | canoe paddle types that have to be made of tougher |
| use, and according to the shape of the blade. | | | | materials such as fiberglass and wood. The blades are |
| Types based on purpose | | | | bigger and wider compared to lakewater paddles. |
| Recreational canoe paddles are types of paddles that | | | | They are also either flat or spooned. |
| are used for casual canoeing. They are typically made | | | | Finally, there are the performance canoe paddles. |
| of aluminum, cheap wood or plastic. Decent | | | | These are paddles that are designed for racing or |
| recreational paddles are made of laminated softwood | | | | fitness paddling. They are made for speed and are |
| so they are more durable and lighter. | | | | relatively lighter than other canoe paddle types. |
| Lakewater canoe paddles are used on lakes and are | | | | Performance paddles are made of composite |
| designed to accommodate continuous and smooth | | | | materials such as Kevlar and carbon fiber to ensure |
| strokes. They have narrow blades that are ideal for | | | | durability without the additional weight. The shaft is bent |
| padding over deep, flat waters. | | | | forward in order to maintain the vertical position even |
| Whitewater paddles come with short blades that have | | | | while making extremely powerful strokes. |