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SUP paddle length for a 6'0" paddler

Quick answerAt 6'0", set an all-round stand up paddle to 81 in (range 80 to 82 inches, 203 to 208 cm). Touring takes about 2 inches more and surf 4 less.

SUP paddle length at 6'0"
PaddlingLengthCentimetresAdjustable setting
All-round80 to 82 in203 to 208 cm81 in
Touring and fitness82 to 84 in208 to 213 cm83 in
Yoga, casual79 to 81 in201 to 206 cm80 in
Surf76 to 78 in193 to 198 cm77 in

Stand up paddles are sized from height plus an offset: 8 to 10 inches for all-round flatwater. At 6'0" that is 80 to 82 inches. Any adjustable 3-piece paddle covering roughly 67 to 86 inches will reach it.

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Frequently asked questions

How long should a paddle board paddle be for 6'0"?

80 to 82 inches for all-round paddling, about 203 to 208 cm. Set an adjustable paddle to 81 in and fine-tune by an inch either way: your top hand should sit about eye level at the catch.

What SUP paddle length for touring at 6'0"?

82 to 84 in (208 to 213 cm). Touring adds a little length for a longer reach and a stronger catch on long, steady strokes.

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.