How to measure a canoe paddle for your next trip
If you're tired of sore shoulders and clanking your knuckles against the gunwales, learning how to measure a canoe paddle correctly is the single best way to make your time on the water more enjoyable. Most people just grab whatever looks "about right" at the gear shop, but that's a quick recipe for a long, frustrating day of zig-zagging across the lake. A paddle that's too long will have you reaching too high, while one that's too short will force you to lean over the side just to get the blade in the water. Neither is great for your back or your boat's tracking. ...