Paddle Question.......... - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

dorado123 · 01-01-2010, 12:07 PM

Hi I just got used Cobra "Fish and Dive" (but it printed Up Sport...don't know why) and I like the stability and roomy
I'm using it mostly lake recently trying to get used to it
I'm gonna go Ocean this summer though

But every time I use it I feel the stock paddle(power paddle ?) is really suck !

Any recommendation for good paddle for my kayak ?
My budget is 100-200$

I'm 5'9 165 lb not a big but I'm pretty healthy (like leafing weight)

Thanks And Happy new year !

Jim Sammons LJKF · 01-01-2010, 12:32 PM

Those paddles do suck, but honestly the first thing I would do, at your size, is look for a different kayak. In my opinion way to big for a guy your size.
If you do stick with this boat you want to make sure you have a paddle of sufficient length. You will want a minimum of a 230cm.

Iceman · 01-01-2010, 02:07 PM

I have Werner Tybees for $135 and AT paddles for $135 and $175 that are much better than your current paddle.

dorado123 · 01-01-2010, 06:15 PM

thanks Jim Honestly that's what I thinking too my kayak is better for big guy but I just upgrade cobra explorer(I hated ....) to fish'n dive and later I'm gonna put trolling motor and battery and bait tank too so.....those thing gonna add 150 lb with me and all the gears
Iceman where is your store ?

01-01-2010, 12:07 PM	#1
dorado123 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Garden Grove,CA Posts: 204	Paddle Question.......... Hi I just got used Cobra "Fish and Dive" (but it printed Up Sport...don't know why) and I like the stability and roomy I'm using it mostly lake recently trying to get used to it I'm gonna go Ocean this summer though But every time I use it I feel the stock paddle(power paddle ?) is really suck ! Any recommendation for good paddle for my kayak ? My budget is 100-200$ I'm 5'9 165 lb not a big but I'm pretty healthy (like leafing weight) Thanks And Happy new year !

01-01-2010, 12:32 PM	#2
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	Those paddles do suck, but honestly the first thing I would do, at your size, is look for a different kayak. In my opinion way to big for a guy your size. If you do stick with this boat you want to make sure you have a paddle of sufficient length. You will want a minimum of a 230cm. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

01-01-2010, 02:07 PM	#3
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I have Werner Tybees for $135 and AT paddles for $135 and $175 that are much better than your current paddle. __________________

01-01-2010, 06:15 PM	#4
dorado123 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Garden Grove,CA Posts: 204	thanks Jim Honestly that's what I thinking too my kayak is better for big guy but I just upgrade cobra explorer(I hated ....) to fish'n dive and later I'm gonna put trolling motor and battery and bait tank too so.....those thing gonna add 150 lb with me and all the gears Iceman where is your store ? Last edited by dorado123; 01-01-2010 at 07:20 PM.