If you are tall, you should choose a paddle a few centimeters longer. Finally, if your stroke cadence is rapid, you should select a shorter paddle. Water flows smoothly over a dihedral blade, creating an even stroke with less flutter. Our blades are asymmetric. During outings, most kayakers paddle with the blades in the horizontal position.
Asymmetry balances the surface of the blade as it is pulled through the water.
This keeps the paddle from turning in your hand as you stroke.