I spent the last 90 days paddling 10 different bent shaft kayak paddles across lakes, rivers, and coastal bays in three states. My shoulders still remember the worst ones and my wrists remember the best. After logging roughly 280 miles, here are the bent shaft kayak paddles worth your money in . A bent shaft […]

Last summer I capsized in cold Pacific water about a mile offshore, alone, without a paddle float. I learned the hard way that a paddle float is the single most underrated piece of safety gear for self-rescue. After that wet lesson, our team spent three months testing 12 options so you don't have to repeat […]

After spending the last three summers testing kids kayak paddles with my own children and dozens of neighborhood families on calm lakes and slow rivers in , I can tell you with full confidence: handing a child an adult-sized paddle is the fastest way to end a fun day on the water. A proper kids […]

Finding the best whitewater kayak paddles can feel overwhelming when every brand claims theirs is the one you need. After years of running rivers from Class II splash sessions to pushy Class IV+ creeks, I have learned that the paddle in your hands matters as much as the boat under your seat. A great whitewater […]