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SUP paddle length for a 6'4" paddler

Quick answerAt 6'4", set an all-round stand up paddle to 85 in (range 84 to 86 inches, 213 to 218 cm). Touring takes about 2 inches more and surf 4 less.

SUP paddle length at 6'4"
PaddlingLengthCentimetresAdjustable setting
All-round84 to 86 in213 to 218 cm85 in
Touring and fitness86 to 88 in218 to 224 cm87 in
Yoga, casual83 to 85 in211 to 216 cm84 in
Surf80 to 82 in203 to 208 cm81 in

Stand up paddles are sized from height plus an offset: 8 to 10 inches for all-round flatwater. At 6'4" that is 84 to 86 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 6'4"?

84 to 86 inches for all-round paddling, about 213 to 218 cm. Set an adjustable paddle to 85 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 6'4"?

86 to 88 in (218 to 224 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.