With the market crowded with numerous kayak equipment manufacturers, it can get a bit confusing for a kayaker to choose the right kayak and paddle. Especially choosing a paddle can be difficult as most paddles look similar. Thus, before choosing a paddle it is a good idea to refer few reviews about some leading paddle makes so that kayakers can clearly evaluate the features of different paddles.
Kayak Paddle Brands Reviews
A few reviews on leading paddle brands are as follows:
Mitchell Paddles: Mitchell is one of the pioneers in designing different paddles with unique styles and characteristics. The most sophisticated of all Mitchell paddles is the Premier paddle, which is used for whitewater race kayaking and is used by the most expert paddlers around the world. The Premier offers speed and durability, which are the two most wanted features for every kayaker. Apart from the Premier, the Rodeo is also a good option for river paddling.
In sea kayaking, the Black Magic is a very popular paddle and used by many recreational kayakers. The Black Magic is a combination of wood and carbon and has a spring to it when in water. Apart from the Black Magic, the Sea Blade and Sea Wind are also quality paddles used in sea or recreational kayaking.
Werner Paddles: Yet another leading brand for kayak paddles, the Werner paddles has been in the business since 1972. Werner offers some of the best paddle designs for amateurs as well as experienced kayakers. Kayaks like the Skagit FG IM and Cascadia CF IM are perfect for beginner and recreational kayakers while the Ikelos is great for experienced kayakers. The Camano too is very popular and used extensively for touring purposes.
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Carlisle Paddles: The Carlisle brand of paddles has created a niche of its own and for almost 30 years introduced some of the most sophisticated paddle designs. Some of its most popular designs include Voodoo, Magic Plus, Day Tripper, Magic Nylon and Magic Polypro. The Day Tripper and Magic Polypro are great recreational paddles ideal for amateur paddlers while the Voodoo and Magic Plus are good paddles for experienced kayakers.
Lendal Paddles: A brand voted highly by professional kayakers, Lendal has a track record of quality kayaking paddles for almost 40 years. Lendal arguably has one of the largest collections of paddles suited for sea kayaking and whitewater kayaking for every level of kayaker.
Some of its most popular models include Archipelago (for beginners), Nordkapp (expedition), Kinetic Touring 750 (for professionals) and Gremlin for children. Among its collection of whitewater paddles, the Kinetic Power is widely used for competitions while Kinetic XTi is used for slalom.
Bending Branches Paddles: Bending Branches is yet another leading brand of kayak paddles and offers paddles for all levels of paddlers. Among the several models designed by Bending Branches, the Whisper is used extensively by amateur kayakers. It has an aluminium shaft and heavy duty drip rings.
Yet another aluminium paddle from Bending Branches is the Splash, which is designed exclusively for children.
For the more experienced kayakers, there is Breeze a carbon paddle, which is lightweight and durable. Apart from the Breeze, some other whitewater paddles from Bending Branches include Spirit, Spirit Plus and Breeze Plus.
Sevylor Paddles: Among the several kayak paddles manufactured by Sevylor, the Anodized Aluminium paddle is the most popular of its products used exclusively by professional kayakers. The paddle is made of multiple feather settings and has spoon-shaped blades. The Sevylor brand of sea kayaks paddles is also very popular with many of them having double blades.
These are just a few reviews about the leading brands and models of paddles used by kayakers. A quick glimpse of these reviews can help the paddlers to choose the right paddle and enhance their kayaking experience greatly.
