I decided to buy the Emotion Stealth Angler 11 kayak. I just need to get a paddle. Anybody know any good cheap paddles? (I would rather not have a "feathered" paddle by the way.) thanks everyone for all the support

Also what length do you recommend. The kayak is 30 inches wide and 11 feet long if that helps. I am about 5 foot 6" but still growing a bit 

What's your budget for the paddle? And most paddles are not locked in a feather position, they are adjustable. Even the most basic paddles usually have 1 feather angle adjustment. It's just another feature, you'd be harder pressed finding one without any feather adjustment than to just not use the feature. My old paddle had 1 feather adjustment and I never used it...until I started using it and realized how much of a benefit it can be in the wind. As for the length, most charts are probably gonna put you at 230cm or 240cm. If you think you will be growing a good amount more I'd probably opt for the 240. 

8 hours ago, MassYak85 said:

What's your budget for the paddle? And most paddles are not locked in a feather position, they are adjustable. Even the most basic paddles usually have 1 feather angle adjustment. It's just another feature, you'd be harder pressed finding one without any feather adjustment than to just not use the feature. My old paddle had 1 feather adjustment and I never used it...until I started using it and realized how much of a benefit it can be in the wind. As for the length, most charts are probably gonna put you at 230cm or 240cm. If you think you will be growing a good amount more I'd probably opt for the 240. 

50$ give or take a couple. Thanks for the reponse.

3 hours ago, Largemouth21 said:

50$ give or take a couple. Thanks for the reponse.

With that budget you'll probably be looking at some sort of aluminum paddle. I think your best bet would be to go to your local sports store and just get a feel for a few. Dick's, Cabelas, BPS, Academy etc. should have some in your budget. 

Don't skimp on the paddle. The lighter the better.  You don't need to shell out $400 for fishing, but a good paddle is essential.

I have the Bending Branches Angler Scout and it is great for fishing.

https://www.campmor.com/c/bending-branches-angler-scout-kayak-paddle

3 hours ago, briansnat said:

Don't skimp on the paddle. The lighter the better.  You don't need to shell out $400 for fishing, but a good paddle is essential.

I have the Bending Branches Angler Scout and it is great for fishing.

https://www.campmor.com/c/bending-branches-angler-scout-kayak-paddle

Thanks for the response

That looks like a good paddle, BUT I cant afford that much. Do you know any about 50$ give or take. I just want something durable and semi-light. Im NOT paddling very far so it doesnt have to be super light. 

3 hours ago, MassYak85 said:

With that budget you'll probably be looking at some sort of aluminum paddle. I think your best bet would be to go to your local sports store and just get a feel for a few. Dick's, Cabelas, BPS, Academy etc. should have some in your budget. 

Thanks, will do

If you are willing to jump up slightly in price (nothing crazy, even just 10 to 20 bucks will expand your search) you'll start getting into the entry level paddles of some of the more well known companies like....

bending branches

https://www.bendingbranches.com/products/angler-rise-kayak-fishing-paddle

or aquabound

https://www.aquabound.com/products/manta-ray-aluminum-2pc-kayak-paddle

 

But I found a few in your current budget that would get you on the water...

Bass pro:

http://www.basspro.com/Ascend-Explore-Kayak-Paddle/product/14050707061817/

Dick's

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=90861076&fg=Price Range

 

Unfortunately under 50 bucks, the paddle will not be that light. Aluminum shaft and fiberglass or nylon blades will be what you're looking at (unless you find a killer deal on a nicer paddle). But as long as you take care of it and don't abuse it I don't think you'll have issues with durability. 

 

 

On January 13, 2017 at 4:08 PM, MassYak85 said:

If you are willing to jump up slightly in price (nothing crazy, even just 10 to 20 bucks will expand your search) you'll start getting into the entry level paddles of some of the more well known companies like....

bending branches

https://www.bendingbranches.com/products/angler-rise-kayak-fishing-paddle

or aquabound

https://www.aquabound.com/products/manta-ray-aluminum-2pc-kayak-paddle

 

But I found a few in your current budget that would get you on the water...

Bass pro:

http://www.basspro.com/Ascend-Explore-Kayak-Paddle/product/14050707061817/

Dick's

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=90861076&fg=Price Range

 

Unfortunately under 50 bucks, the paddle will not be that light. Aluminum shaft and fiberglass or nylon blades will be what you're looking at (unless you find a killer deal on a nicer paddle). But as long as you take care of it and don't abuse it I don't think you'll have issues with durability. 

 

 

Ok thanks. I will research those paddles thanks for the response