Werner Paddle Size Chart

Kayak Paddle Size Charts

Shaft Diameter: Choosing the proper shaft size (diameter of the shaft) for your hands assures a more comfortable experience on the water. You'll maintain a lighter grip for better technique, allowing better control and reduced fatigue. Measure your hand size by placing a ruler at the base of your hand (at the joint of your wrist) and measuring to the tip of your middle finger. If you measure longer than 6.5" Werner suggests the standard shaft. Smaller, go to Werner's small diameter shaft. If you are on the line, it is suggested that you come into the Paddle Sports Center and try both to see for yourself. Paddlers with shorter, thicker fingers also gravitate to small shaft.

Low Angle Touring Paddles

Paddler Height	Kayak Width: Less Than 23"	Kayak Width: 23-28"	Kayak Width: 28-32"	Kayak Width: 32"+
Less than 5'	210 cm	220 cm	230 cm	240 cm
5' to 5' 6"	215 cm	220 cm	230 cm	240 cm
5' 6" to 6'	220 cm	220 cm	230 cm	250 cm
6' and Taller	220 cm	230 cm	240 cm	250 cm

High Angle Touring Paddles

Paddler Height	Boat Width: Less Than 25"	Kayak Width: Greater Than 26"
Under 5' 1"	200 cm	220 cm
5' 1" to 5' 4"	205 cm	220 cm
5' 4" to 6'	210 cm	220 cm
6' and Taller	215 cm	230 cm

Kids Touring Paddles

Age	Height Range	Boat Width: Solo 23" or Less	Boat Width: Tandem
5 to 7	3' 7" to 4'	180 cm	200 cm
7 to 9	4' to 4' 3"	190 cm	200 cm
9 to 11	4' 3" to 4' 8"	200 cm	210 cm
11 to 13	4' 8" to 5' 2"	210 cm	210 cm

High Angle Fishing Paddles

Boat Style	Boat Width	Paddler Height: 6' and Under	Paddler Height: 6' and Over
Kayak	28" and wider	220 cm	230 cm
Sit on Top	28" to 34"	220 cm	230 cm
	34" and Wider	230 cm	240 cm
Raised Seat Sit on Top	30" to 34"	240 cm	250 cm
	34" and Wider	250 cm	260 cm

NOTE: For raised seat boats with high and low positions Werner's extensive testing factors in a compromise for both.

Low Angle Fishing Paddles

Boat Style	Boat Width	Paddler Height: 6' and Under	Paddler Height: 6' and Over
Kayak	28" and wider	230 cm	240 cm
Sit on Top	28" to 34"	230 cm	240 cm
	34" and Wider	240 cm	250 cm
Raised Seat Sit on Top	30" to 34"	250 cm	260 cm
	34" and Wider	260 cm	260 cm

NOTE: For raised seat boats with high and low positions Werner's extensive testing factors in a compromise for both.

Whitewater River Running Paddles

Paddler Height	Paddle Length
4' 8" to 5' 2"	191 cm
5' 2" to 5' 8"	194 cm
5' 8" to 6'	197 cm
6' to 6' 3"	200 cm
6' 3" and Taller	203 cm

*For inflatable or sit on top whitewater kayaks, you will need to go longer.
**Chat with us for suggestions based on your kayak model, call or visit our Paddle Sports Center (503-233-0706)

Whitewater Play Boating Paddles

Paddler Height	Paddle Length
4' 8" to 5' 2"	188 cm
5' 2" to 5' 8"	191 cm
5' 8" to 6'	194 cm
6' to 6' 3"	197 cm
6' 3" and Taller	200 cm

Whitewater Crossover Paddles

Paddler Height	Paddle Length
6' and Under	200 cm
6' and Above	206 cm

*To accommodate a width wider than the average whitewater kayak, you need extra length right off the bat. Next, you want a compromise of longer catch length on flat-water, while still being able to perform more vertical whitewater strokes.

**For bent shaft users, 200cm is the max length for mid-size blades and 203cm is the max length for full-size blades.

Whitewater Racing Paddles

Paddler Height	Paddle Length
4' 8" to 5' 2"	191 cm
5' 2" to 5' 8"	194 cm
5' 8" to 6'	197 cm
6' to 6' 3"	200 cm
6' 3" and Taller	203 cm

Whitewater Kids Paddles

Age	Height Range	Paddle Length
5 to 6	3' 7" to 3' 10"	179 cm
6 to 9	3' 10" to 4' 4"	182 cm
9 to 11	4' 4" to 4' 8"	185 cm
11 to13	4' 8" to 5' 1"	188 cm

Coastal Play Lumpy Water Paddles

Paddler Height	Boat Width: 21" to 25"
Under 5' 1"	200 cm
5' 1" to 5' 4"	205 cm
5' 4" to 6'	210 cm
6' and Taller	215 cm

*These lengths factor in the vertical strokes of high cadence needed to perform in lumpy conditions.

Coastal Play Rock Garden Paddles

Paddler Height	Boat Width: 21" to 25"
Under 5' 1"	197 cm
5' 1" to 5' 4"	197 cm
5' 4" to 6'	200 cm
6' and Taller	203 cm

*These lengths factor in the vertical strokes of high cadence needed to navigate rock gardens.

Stand-up Paddle Size Charts

SUP Paddles

Paddler Height	Paddling Style: Surfing or White Water 8" above your Height	Paddling Style: Touring, Yoga, or Racing 10" above your Height
4' 10"	66"	68"
4' 11"	67"	69"
5'	68"	70"
5' 1"	69"	71"
5' 2"	70"	72"
5' 3"	71"	73"
5' 4"	72"	74"
5' 5"	73"	75"
5' 6"	74"	76"
5' 7"	75"	77"
5' 8"	76"	78"
5' 9"	77"	79"
5' 10"	78"	80"
5' 11"	79"	81"
6'	80"	82"
6' 1"	81"	83"
6' 2"	82"	84"

SUP Kids Paddles

Age	Height Range	Versatile Use	Surf
6	3' 8" to 3' 11"	54" to 57"	54" to 57"
7	4' to 4' 2"	58" to 60"	56" to 58"
8	4'3" to 4' 4"	61" to 62"	59" to 60"
9	4' 5" to 4' 6"	63" to 64"	61" to 62"
10	4' 7" to 4' 8"	65" to 66"	63" to 64"
11	4' 9" to 4' 10"	67" to 68"	65" to 66"
12	4' 11" to 5'	69" to 70"	67" to 68"

Canoe & Raft Paddle Size Charts

Canoe Touring Paddles

DIRECTIONS

Locate your torso length to pick the perfect paddle.
To best measure torso height, sit straight in a hard, flat chair.
Measure from seat (between your legs) to your nose.

Torso Length	Paddle Length
26"	48"
28"	50"
30"	52"
32"	54"
34"	56"
36"	58"
38"	60"

Canoe Whitewater Paddles

Due to the variety of seat/saddle heights in both OC1 and C1, there is more to consider in sizing a whitewater canoe paddle. We strongly suggest talking to fellow boaters, your local clubs, instructors or the manufacturer of your boat. Below is what we are certain of and may give you some guidance.

80% of all whitewater canoe paddles Werner sells at 56" and 58".

If you need help sizing your paddle, you can give our Paddle Sports Center a call at 503-233-0706.

Raft Paddles

Due to the variety of seat/saddle heights along with different tube sizes, there is more to consider in sizing a raft paddle. We strongly suggest talking to fellow boaters, your local club, instructors, or the manufacturer of the raft. Below is what we are certain of and may give you some guidance.

80% of all the raft paddles Werner sells are 66" and 69".

If you need help sizing your paddle, you can give our Paddle Sports Center a call at 503-233-0706