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The basic propulsion of a kayak is a double paddle. A kayak is a small, thin boat. The Greenlandic word qajaq is the root of the word kayak. A typical kayak has a covered deck and one or more cockpits, each with space for one paddler.
There are two blades on a kayak paddle.
A kayak is a light vehicle in which the riders row with a paddle. A single double-bladed paddle is used by the rider to move the kayak through the water.
If you mean a kayak paddle, they range from 6 to 8 feet.
As far as you can paddle.
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well to me...............you have to paddle and enjoy it but if your a beginner you might just want to choose a safer place to kayak in like my toilet and bath :)
A paddle is used when rowing a boat. The paddle goes in the water and pushes it against you so you can move forward.
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A kayak paddle will have two blades, and you paddle by pulling each through the water in turn. A canoe paddle just has the one blade, and you paddle by pulling it through the water on alternate sides of your craft.
Sit up in the kayak so that you are comfortable and your knees are slightly bent. There are blades on each end of the paddle so that as you paddle the pole will rotate slightly so that you always use the broad side of the paddle to push the water and never slice because this would be a waste of effort. Get a rhythm down and enjoy!