Kayaking Paddle Reviews

With the market crowded with numerous kayakare great recreational paddles ideal for amateur
equipment manufacturers, it can get a bit confusing forpaddlers while the Voodoo and Magic Plus are good
a kayaker to choose the right kayak and paddle.paddles for experienced kayakers.
Especially choosing a paddle can be difficult as mostLendal Paddles: A brand voted highly by professional
paddles look similar. Thus, before choosing a paddle itkayakers, Lendal has a track record of quality
is a good idea to refer few reviews about somekayaking paddles for almost 40 years. Lendal arguably
leading paddle makes so that kayakers can clearlyhas one of the largest collections of paddles suited for
evaluate the features of different paddles.sea kayaking and whitewater kayaking for every level
Kayak Paddle Brands Reviewsof kayaker.
A few reviews on leading paddle brands are asSome of its most popular models include Archipelago
follows:(for beginners), Nordkapp (expedition), Kinetic Touring
Mitchell Paddles: Mitchell is one of the pioneers in750 (for professionals) and Gremlin for children. Among
designing different paddles with unique styles andits collection of whitewater paddles, the Kinetic Power
characteristics. The most sophisticated of all Mitchellis widely used for competitions while Kinetic XTi is
paddles is the Premier paddle, which is used forused for slalom.
whitewater race kayaking and is used by the mostBending Branches Paddles: Bending Branches is yet
expert paddlers around the world. The Premier offersanother leading brand of kayak paddles and offers
speed and durability, which are the two most wantedpaddles for all levels of paddlers. Among the several
features for every kayaker. Apart from the Premier,models designed by Bending Branches, the Whisper is
the Rodeo is also a good option for river paddling.used extensively by amateur kayakers. It has an
In sea kayaking, the Black Magic is a very popularaluminium shaft and heavy duty drip rings.
paddle and used by many recreational kayakers. TheYet another aluminium paddle from Bending Branches
Black Magic is a combination of wood and carbon andis the Splash, which is designed exclusively for children.
has a spring to it when in water. Apart from the BlackFor the more experienced kayakers, there is Breeze a
Magic, the Sea Blade and Sea Wind are also qualitycarbon paddle, which is lightweight and durable. Apart
paddles used in sea or recreational kayaking.from the Breeze, some other whitewater paddles
Werner Paddles: Yet another leading brand for kayakfrom Bending Branches include Spirit, Spirit Plus and
paddles, the Werner paddles has been in the businessBreeze Plus.
since 1972. Werner offers some of the best paddleSevylor Paddles: Among the several kayak paddles
designs for amateurs as well as experiencedmanufactured by Sevylor, the Anodized Aluminium
kayakers. Kayaks like the Skagit FG IM and Cascadiapaddle is the most popular of its products used
CF IM are perfect for beginner and recreationalexclusively by professional kayakers. The paddle is
kayakers while the Ikelos is great for experiencedmade of multiple feather settings and has
kayakers. The Camano too is very popular and usedspoon-shaped blades. The Sevylor brand of sea
extensively for touring purposes.kayaks paddles is also very popular with many of
Carlisle Paddles: The Carlisle brand of paddles hasthem having double blades.
created a niche of its own and for almost 30 yearsThese are just a few reviews about the leading
introduced some of the most sophisticated paddlebrands and models of paddles used by kayakers. A
designs. Some of its most popular designs includequick glimpse of these reviews can help the paddlers
Voodoo, Magic Plus, Day Tripper, Magic Nylon andto choose the right paddle and enhance their kayaking
Magic Polypro. The Day Tripper and Magic Polyproexperience greatly.