Best Kayak Paddle For 150

[Blake2737]

What is the best kayak paddle for under 150 bucks?

[HoosierHawgs]

Gonna buy a kayak by next season so interested to hear responses... Sorry I can't be of any assistance.

[Darren.]

There are good paddles under that price point.

 

The model I bought is not a posi-track model.  I've been quite happy with it ever since. It is light, carbon handle, 

and quite sturdy for the fishing job at hand.

 

Plenty of paddles out there, if you can get to a kayak store, ask

the folks there who fish, what they use, and put your hands on 

them.

[Arobb2012]

Werner Tybee hooked paddle is in that price range. It's carbon fiber paddle so it's very light and doesn't wear you out.

[flyfisher]

I have the aqua bound model that Darren posted and I have been happy with it.  

 

There are a lot of paddles out there though and most are good and much like fishing rods, it comes down to personal preference.

[bobbyK]

I am a Werner fan.  If you have a flat paddling stroke - more out to the sides rather than more upright and vertical - you can get the Werner Skagit and have some money left over.  Carbon shaft with reinforced blades will last forever and is still light enough not to wear you out on a long distance day.  Plenty of good choices for $150 though.

 

Have fun shopping!! and fishing!!

 

Bob K

[rippin-lips]

I use a bending branches angler classic. It's pretty light, and it's strong.

[Angry John]

http://cannonpaddles.com/shop/wave-kayak-paddle/

I used the cannon wave paddle with the carbon shaft.  I just recently lost it or it was stolen.  I replaced it with another localy sourced paddle and dont like it near as much as my cannon.  There a great paddle at a great price point.

[boostr]

The Adventure Technologies Angler Search is a pretty good paddle in that price range. It's has a carbon shaft so it's light. You should check them all out and see which you like best.

[J Francho]

Blade style really depends on your paddling style, after that, most paddles are pretty good. I use a full carbon Ergo Oracle by AT, which way out of your range, but that doesn't mean it's the right one for you. It's best to go to s paddle shop to get the right blade for your stroke. You might not even want a carbon shaft if you paddle hard.

[MG-70]

I am a Werner fan.  If you have a flat paddling stroke - more out to the sides rather than more upright and vertical - you can get the Werner Skagit and have some money left over.  Carbon shaft with reinforced blades will last forever and is still light enough not to wear you out on a long distance day.  Plenty of good choices for $150 though.

 

Have fun shopping!! and fishing!!

 

Bob K

 

 

I bought one of these on Amazon for $103 delivered and it feels nice in hand.  I haven't tried it out, but should be doing it soon as I just got the call today saying my kayak is finally in.  I'll probably mount the Thule on top of the car and pick it up on Friday or Saturday.

[Hanover_Yakker]

Blade style really depends on your paddling style, after that, most paddles are pretty good. I use a full carbon Ergo Oracle by AT, which way out of your range, but that doesn't mean it's the right one for you. It's best to go to s paddle shop to get the right blade for your stroke. You might not even want a carbon shaft if you paddle hard.

 

x2 - you also need to keep in mind the kayak you are paddling.  If you are paddling a SOT with a normal seating arrangement vs elevated seat will change your paddle stroke as well as the length of the overall paddle that you will need or if you have a SINK where you are sitting lower to the water which results in a shallower or flatter angle on your paddle stroke and would lend itself towards a thinner blade style..

 

This was shared with me by the staff at ARC when I first started kayak fishing - the easiest way to get a close approximation on the correct sizing or length of paddle you need is to stand with your feet together and simply raise your right hand directly above you and cup your fingers.  The paddle you select should be long enough so that the blade will fit inside your cupped hand.  It can be longer, but that is usually the best way to identify the minimum length you will need.

 

The overall length will vary based upon the kayak and seating position you will be in.

[HoosierHawgs]

x2 - you also need to keep in mind the kayak you are paddling.  If you are paddling a SOT with a normal seating arrangement vs elevated seat will change your paddle stroke as well as the length of the overall paddle that you will need or if you have a SINK where you are sitting lower to the water which results in a shallower or flatter angle on your paddle stroke and would lend itself towards a thinner blade style..

 

This was shared with me by the staff at ARC when I first started kayak fishing - the easiest way to get a close approximation on the correct sizing or length of paddle you need is to stand with your feet together and simply raise your right hand directly above you and cup your fingers.  The paddle you select should be long enough so that the blade will fit inside your cupped hand.  It can be longer, but that is usually the best way to identify the minimum length you will need.

 

The overall length will vary based upon the kayak and seating position you will be in.

Ok, so hypothetically, 6' tall, 12' SOT Yak w/elevated seat... Any specific recommendations?

[Hanover_Yakker]

Ok, so hypothetically, 6' tall, 12' SOT Yak w/elevated seat... Any specific recommendations?

 

Depends on how long your arm reach is to be honest - do you have arms like an orangutan or a T-Rex  ?  Makes a world of difference.  You can even do the arm raised cupped hand test with someone else's paddle or even the cheap ones offered at stores like Walmart, Dicks Sporting Goods, Bass pro, etc. just to get a feel for the length you'll likely need.  I'm 6'1 and with my arm length, I use a 230-240cm paddle depending upon which kayak I am using.  Hope that helps you some.

[HoosierHawgs]

Depends on how long your arm reach is to be honest - do you have arms like an orangutan or a T-Rex ? Makes a world of difference. You can even do the arm raised cupped hand test with someone else's paddle or even the cheap ones offered at stores like Walmart, Dicks Sporting Goods, Bass pro, etc. just to get a feel for the length you'll likely need. I'm 6'1 and with my arm length, I use a 230-240cm paddle depending upon which kayak I am using. Hope that helps you some.

Long lanky arms. Thanks for the advice, I'll look at paddle length at BPS when I go in February for the spring classic, and then probably buy a paddle online.

[Dye99]

I use a bending branches angler classic. It's pretty light, and it's strong.

Same here...basic, cheaper, but awesome paddle!

[Mattfrom_NJ]

I've had a good experience with bending branches angler scout and ace models

[massrob]

I have a bending branches basic angler paddle too. It's pretty nice and works for me. Try hook1.com that's where I get most of my stuff from.

[Subaqua Adinterim]

I have a Werner Camano with carbon shaft and fiberglass blades which is a little more than what you are looking at, probably $210 or so from Austin Kayak after applying the 15% discount.

As suggested, try out the various models in your price range before buying. Speaking from experience, lighter weight makes paddling much easier and more comfortable for me.

[seabeejason]

I saw that many on here have already recommended the Bending Branches Angler Classic. That is what I have & I strongly recommend it. It's an awesome paddle. I use the 250cm length. My kayak is 33" wide & I'm 5'7" tall & typically paddle with my kayak seat in the high position. My kayak is an Old Town Predator 13.

Hope this helps.