Super User the reel ess Posted January 4, 2019 Super User Posted January 4, 2019 I got a wider kayak with an adjustable height seat a while back. I have a 230cm paddle and need about a 250 cm paddle. Is there an inexpensive paddle extender that can fit between the two halves of the paddle to extend it about 20cm (about 7.75"). I have seen a few but they're expensive and I doubt I paid more than $60 for my paddle. If I can't find one less than 1' long, I have another 220cm paddle I could use with it. I guess I could cut a little off the short paddle and drill another hole. But I'd rather keep it. Quote
Crankin4Bass Posted January 4, 2019 Posted January 4, 2019 I think the extender would add a lot of extra flex to the paddle. If you are a happy with the $60 paddle why not just buy another one in the 250 length you want (if it's available) instead of sacrificing the 220 one too? Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted January 4, 2019 Author Super User Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Crankin4Bass said: I think the extender would add a lot of extra flex to the paddle. If you are a happy with the $60 paddle why not just buy another one in the 250 length you want (if it's available) instead of sacrificing the 220 one too? Because I'm a cheapskate. But I could certainly do so. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 4, 2019 Super User Posted January 4, 2019 A simple google search returns several options and lengths. Quote
Crankin4Bass Posted January 4, 2019 Posted January 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, the reel ess said: Because I'm a cheapskate. But I could certainly do so. I get it. I hate spending money too. I always try to figure out how to save money by using what I already have. I was just worried about paddle flex if you did the extension thing. Paddle flex saps a lot of power from your paddle stroke. Wide kayaks are already slow enough to begin with. Just my 2 cents. Let us know how it goes and post pics if you do the extension project. J Francho is right. You can get lots of paddles in the size you want. I started with a 96 inch (243 CM) paddle I bought online from for $33 from Walmart. Kind of heavy but it worked. https://www.walmart.com/ip/Propel-Paddle-Gear-Kayak-Paddle-Yellow-Feather-Blade-2-Piece/49398410 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 4, 2019 Super User Posted January 4, 2019 I was talking about extenders. Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted January 4, 2019 Author Super User Posted January 4, 2019 49 minutes ago, J Francho said: A simple google search returns several options and lengths. All the ones I see are too long or more than I wanted to spend. There is one that intrigues me. It looks like a PVC compression union. That might do the trick, be tight and be cheaper. But I'll most likely buy the new one. I was trying to avoid being one guy with three paddles. Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 4, 2019 Super User Posted January 4, 2019 I've dumped paddles off pretty quick using craigslist. Quote
Crankin4Bass Posted January 5, 2019 Posted January 5, 2019 On 1/4/2019 at 1:50 PM, J Francho said: I was talking about extenders. Sorry. I misunderstood. 1 Quote
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