Several factors must be taken into account: the type of boat, the size of the paddler.
| Paddler sizes in cm | Sit On Top Symmetrical or asymmetrical blades | Sea Kayaks Asymmetrical blades | River Kayaks / Initiation Symmetrical blades |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 140 cm | 170 cm | 200 cm | 170 cm |
| 140 <> 150 | 200 cm | 205 cm | 170 / 180 cm |
| 150 <> 160 | 205 cm | 210 cm | 180 / 190 cm |
| 160 <> 170 | 210 cm | 215 cm | 190 cm |
| 170 <> 180 | 210 / 215 cm | 220 cm | 190 / 200 cm |
| 180 <> 190 | 215 / 220 cm | 220 cm | 200 / 205 cm |
| 190 <> 200 | 215 / 220 cm | 225 cm | 200 / 205 cm |
| > 200 | 220 cm et > | 225 cm | 200 / 205 cm |
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