Paddles & Oars
How to choose paddles & oars
Sub-type fit
Outdoor Recreation and Boating & Water Sports cover paddleboard and kayak needs, while Sporting Goods holds gym clubs, not oars.
Blade make-up
choose plastic or nylon for rafting knocks, or glass fibre/polypropylene for a stiffer, lighter bite.
Length and pieces
one-piece wood suits fixed storage, three-piece aluminium suits pack-down travel.
Colour
black or brown sit smart on a timber boat, while violet or yellow/blue lift visibility.
User size
children's red kayak paddles exist, but adults need full-length shafts for proper reach.
What's good
- Within Boating & Water Sports, three-piece aluminium SUP paddles split down for easy boot storage.
- Wooden one-piece paddles in brown give a stiff, single-unit feel that suits calm lake paddling.
- Boating & Rafting detachable paddles with thickened plastic or aluminium blades shift inflatable boats without flex.
- Sporting Goods rubber clubs come moulded in one piece, safe for junior gym sessions.
- Bright colour options like yellow/blue or multicolor make a dropped paddle easier to spot from the shore.
Things to watch
- Aluminium shafts are light but grow cold and buzz more than wood or glass fibre in chop.
- Wooden paddles need careful drying and mark easily if scraped on rocks.
- Glass fibre/nylon or plastic/stainless steel builds weigh more per stroke than slim aluminium, tiring on long hauls.
- Child-length kayak paddles fit small riders only, and feel daft in adult hands.
- Rubber gymnastics clubs from Sporting Goods will not propel a canoe, so wrong for water use.
Care & maintenance
Rinse metal shafts
Rinse metal shafts, including aluminium and stainless steel, in fresh water after sea trips to slow corrosion.
Dry wooden paddles
Wipe wooden paddles dry and store them vertical, not leaned against a wall.
Clear joints
Take apart two-piece or three-piece paddles to clear sand from the joint before storage.
Shade rubber clubs
Keep rubber clubs out of prolonged sun to stop the moulded surface cracking.
Frequently Asked Questions
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