| A telescopic paddle with a lightweight aluminum shaft | | | | riverbank or getting through low-hanging trees on a |
| is able to adapt to a variety of sizes at a simple twist | | | | river. Paddles also come in a bright red or orange so |
| of the handle. An extended handle remains at the | | | | perfect for signaling purposes in case of an |
| desired length with help of a locking device, and a solid | | | | emergency. |
| grip is achieved with a comfortable handle. | | | | Light in weight, once compacted into its smallest size, a |
| Telescoping paddles can extend or shorten to various | | | | paddle can be stowed in most cabinets and lockers on |
| lengths to accept a kayaker's size or paddling position. | | | | a boat. Or even to fit inside a storage compartment on |
| In its stowed or compact size, these paddles can | | | | a PWC. In storage, a protective bag in marine nylon |
| measure in the region of 19 - 26-inches, and once | | | | helps to keep a paddling tool in perfect condition for |
| pulled out to a more acceptable paddling length at 43 - | | | | when it is next required. |
| 74-inches. Constructed with a shaft that's | | | | These retractable paddles are ideal as an alternative |
| corrosion-resistant, a blade in a high-impact plastic | | | | means of power should an engine fail on a small |
| material, and folds down into it's compact size with a | | | | engine boat, flats boat, or jet-ski or if caught out in a |
| section of the shaft disappearing within its blade. | | | | difficult situation with a canoe. A telescopic paddle |
| A kayaking paddle of this nature often features a solid | | | | should help in getting you back onshore at a much |
| boat hook at the opposite end to the blade. This | | | | quicker pace than to create a make-do oar with what |
| convenient tool is perfect for retrieving a dropped item, | | | | is onboard. |
| such as a deck bag, or to assist in pushing off a | | | | |