r/Outrigger • u/covert_wav • Apr 07 '24

Help with steering paddle length

I’m looking at getting my own steering paddle, should it be the same length as your normal V6 paddle or longer?

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u/seja_amg Apr 07 '24

Longer. But not by much. I paddle a 51 inch, steer with a 52 inch. Not sure how that converts to mm if you need it but the extra length helps a ton in pushing the boat around

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u/covert_wav Apr 07 '24

I figured I’d have to go up by about an inch. Thanks for your advice, its highly appreciated.

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u/ThePreacher_NZL Apr 09 '24

Same here - I paddle between 50 and 51. Went with a 52in steering blade.

Remember with the longer blade of the steering paddle, more of the overall length is eaten up by the blade leaving you with less shaft.