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Personalize Length

Specify Arm Length

Arms are average length Arms are longer than average Arms are shorter than average

Specify Torso Length

Torso is average length Torso is longer than average Torso is shorter than average

Specfiy Boat Type

No adjustment IDBF Certified Standard boat (BuK, Kahlua, etc.) Boat with very little freeboard Taiwan style (flag grabbing) or considerable freeboard

Specify Water Type

No adjustment Flat fresh water (i.e. lake, flat river, reservoir) Flat, salt water (i.e. bay, harbour) Rough water (i.e. wakes, waves and windy conditions)

Specify Boat Position

If you regularly sit in a particular bench you should adjust for the water height at that bench.

No adjustment Bench 1 Bench 2 Bench 3 Bench 4 Bench 5 Bench 6 Bench 7 Bench 8 Bench 9 Bench 10

Specify Crew Composition

If your boat is not full for most practices you may need a longer practice paddle, but a shorter racing paddle.

No adjustment Crew is heavier than average Crew is lighter than average

Specify Stroke Rate

A stroke rate of more than 75 strokes per minute is considered fast. A stroke rate of less than 60 strokes per minute is considered slow.

No adjustment Crew uses a fast stroke rate and you have trouble keeping up Crew uses a slow stroke rate and you feel you are not getting enough power

Stroke Set Up

No adjustment You use a high setup (top hand)

Type of Grip

Traditional T-Grip Palm Grip

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