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The length of the paddle  depends on the height of the character, the type of boat and the paddling technique. You can determine the appropriate paddle length by placing the paddle in front of the canoeist. For an inflatable canoe, the paddle should reach between the chin and the nose, for a raft, to the nose. Approximate paddle lengths according to body height (body height / paddle length): 190/165 cm, 185/160 cm, 175/155 cm, 165/150 cm, 155/140 cm.  

Paddle length depends on body height, boat type and paddling technique. You can determine the appropriate paddle length by placing the paddle in front of the canoeist. For an inflatable canoe, the paddle should reach between the chin and the nose, for a raft it should reach the nose. Approximate paddle lengths according to body height ( body height / paddle length): 190/165 cm, 185/160 cm, 175/155 cm, 165/150 cm, 155/140 cm.

For an inflatable kayak, the recommended lengths of the touring paddles (body height / paddle length) are: 190/230 cm, 180/220 cm, 170/210 cm, 160/205 cm. The length also depends on the width of the boat. It is recommended to use a paddle about 10-20 cm shorter for wild water.

Selection according to weight, up to 50 kg - XS, up to 60 kg - S/M, up to 90 kg - L/XL, over 80 kg - XXL.

We will help you choose an inflatable canoe from Gumotex. Will the popular Pálava canoe be good for you or is it worth paying extra for the Baraka, and for whom is the Scout canoe suitable?

We can help you choose an inflatable kayak from Gumotex. We have compared the popular open touring kayaks Twist, Solar, Thaya and SeaWave. Will the cheapest Twist be enough or is it worth paying extra for the versatile Solar kayak, the comfortable and stable Thaya or will you use the biggest and fastest Seawave kayak?

When choosing a sail for a paddleboard, the person's height, weight and strength are important. Further on the experience and conditions in which we want to drive.

You can have the best board, but without a good paddle, you can actually make your life a lot harder. Weight, stiffness and construction of the paddle are the most important parameters when choosing a paddle for a paddleboard.

A slightly different wing size is suitable for each wing sport. In addition to Wing foiling, it is possible to use Wing as a complement to many other sports. However, a slightly different size of the wing is suitable for each sport. In this article, we will outline how to choose the most suitable wing size.

Brief instructions on how to patch a small hole or crack on an inflatable boat.

A pressure gauge is an important tool for all owners of inflatable boats, rafts, canoes, fishing and motor boats. By using a manometer you can control the pressure inside the inflatable chambers. Only a properly inflated boat has the right properties. It does not break, it has sufficient buoyancy and stiffness, thus it is easier to control. It does not create resistance in the water, which means a saving of physical forces, energy or fuel. Most importantly, you can't over-inflate and destroy the boat. We will introduce you to different types of manometers and the differences in their use.