OCEANBROAD Alloy Shaft Kayak Paddle - 218Cm/86In To 241Cm/95In With Leash | Boating Oar For Kayaking Review

I have the 8.5 lifetime Hydros. The paddle replaced the original! The kayak is rather wide. With this paddle the kayak steered straighter and a bit faster! Love it! Cost was a bonus!

It's a very good paddle for the price. HOWEVER, the advertising shows it with a paddle leash. There was NO paddle leash when mine arrived, and I see that's true for other reviewers.

This is a simple and effective paddle. Easy to put the two ends together and take them apart. Light weight. May not be as lightweight as other paddle options..

Get a few extra inches if you’re tall or if you have a wide kayak. I had to get a completely different paddle because the longest of these wasn’t enough for me…. I kept bumping my knuckles on the ballasts and was leaning uncomfortably from side to side.

We haven't had the opportunity to try these kayak paddles yet, but on visual inspection that appear to be strong and sturdy yet lightweight. The length should be just right and the materials they are made with should last based on what they looked like when they arrived. Will only know after some use how they perform and hold up over time.

These work just fine for the price. I have used them for my 12 1/2 ft kayak in strong currents and they worked great. I only give 4/5 because I wish it had more adjustability other then the 3 main settings.

if your buy this paddle, expect to get wet. The notch in the blade holds water, and as u can imagine, bringing that notch upward and angling it toward u will send that stream straight down your elbow and soak you. not bad if u expect to get wet tho. and its cheap.

Bought this to turn my paddle board into a kayak. Works great. I highly recommend. I love the variety of bright colors. Blade may not be as suitable for navigating through obstacles or currents!

Quite a bit stiffer than the paddle that came with my kayak. Well worth the upgrade considering the price. ‎218 x 86 x 0.01 inches.

It needs a grip before you use it. A couple hours on the water and you'll have a blister or two. Longer and it will be a painful experience washing your hands. I have big hands and I have a grip on order for it. Great paddle but a little rough on the palms.

January 9, 2022 (Saturday) For the price I can't complain, totally awesome. I owned a $200.carbon fiber kayak paddle and it finally broke on me after 7 years. I use a 14' scupper pro for free diving and especially catching waves on the west side of oahu. Today the waves was breaking 6 to 8 feet and it past the test in getting out there quick before the next wave. Catching the waves was smooth. For the price I'll purchase another for backup. I give the paddle a thumbs up.

I have use different paddles in PR. Here they sell you any cheap quality paddle for $50+ This one is a lot better and very light. Whoever says is heavy is just a big LIAR! Anyways, here are my recommendations for you:Perfect for calm waters and/or a companion who doesnt have much stamina with inflatable. With hard shell you could use it in open waters as long as it is a lightweight kayak and with good tracking.I used mine with inflatable aquaglide 160 angler in windy conditions and open waters.

I reviewed 5-10 different paddles before settling on this one. After two outings that went a few miles each I'm very satisfied with the purchase. They come apart very easily and the leash is effective. Packaging was a bit strange, the box was 5x too big and got crushed pretty good but the paddles were untouched. I like that I could purchase 2 at a time and save some money. As novice kayaker just looking to get out on the water I definitely recommend this product.

We bought two of these and they came super fast. We went to an expensive sporting goods store first and had a heart attack at the cost of the high end ones. These aren’t carbon fiber but they are light weight and sturdy. Very happy with them.

It is inexpensive and light. It is light enough for the kids to use yet strong enough for an adults power stroke. That's my review.

Accidentally left my paddles 2 hrs from my home so needed new ones. The size chart was very helpful in purchasing the correct length. Nice, lightweight paddles. The 'leash' that came with is fantastic. Great value. Overall very pleased with my purchase.

Easy to assemble and adjust. The lanyard is a great add on for kids learning paddle control or preventing loss.Paddle ends are durable and stiff as expected.

Bought these for our inflatable kayak.just hour long paddles on lakes.nothing too adventurous, but I did paddle hard a few times to test the paddles. The paddles are not at all flimsy.very sturdy, so a really good value.

Paddle has a very small amount of play where the two haves clip together but over all a great paddle for the price. May not be as durable against impact damage..

This is my second OCEANBROAD kayak paddle. The first is working out well, I needed something in another size for some paddlers.