Hi Everyone,
I’m a recent new owner of a Kaku Voodoo and I absolutely love it. The seat of this craft is unique in that it offers the ability to paddle from multiple heights, and one can even paddle it standing up. So my question then is what is the best paddle to use for these multiple configurations? Here’s some stats about the paddlecraft and me:
Me: 5’10
Kaku Voodoo:
7" thick
35" wide
Seat height 1: 12" above deck
Seat height 2: 24" above deck
I have considered the Kaku-branded paddle which is adjustable from 250-270cm, but then I see limitations with using that paddle as a SUP paddle. Also, I’d like something adjustable so that my wife (who is several inches shorter than me) could use it.
I’ve come across the Stage Switchblade multiuse paddle which claims to serve both as a SUP paddle and a traditional kayak paddle. My only reservations with that paddle are that its shortest length is 300cm and there don’t seem to be too many reviews. Is that too long for my needs?
So, should I try to find one paddle that fits the bill (if so, any recommendations?) or should I buy multiple paddles for each use? Thanks in advance for your recommendations and help!