PaddleSizer

Kids

Kids paddle boards and kayaks by age

Quick answerSize from the child's weight and height, not age: kids boards run 7'6" to 9'6", youth kayaks about 6 feet, and life jackets follow USCG weight classes.

On the water: Wear a properly fitted, USCG-approved life jacket every time, dress for the water temperature rather than the air, and check your state and local paddling regulations before you launch.

This is researched general information, not professional advice. Sizing figures are starting points: confirm against the maker's own sizing chart and the capacity printed on the boat or board.