{"id":18079,"date":"2022-11-30T07:56:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-30T07:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/?p=18079"},"modified":"2026-03-01T09:22:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T09:22:37","slug":"break-down-paddle-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/break-down-paddle-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Break Down Paddle Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>People typically think of needing a break down paddle (splits) when someone in the group breaks his or her paddle, but what if somebody just loses a paddle? We have all been on the river and seen someone swim. People are going all different ways chasing the swimmer, the boat, the dry bag that came out, but what about the paddle? The paddle is one of the hardest things to spot floating through a rapid and can be easily lost. Suppose it was you that lost or broke your paddle. \u201cMy friend has a break down,\u201d you think to yourself feeling relieved. Then your friend hands you a paddle with a blade twice the size of what you normally use and it\u2019s 10 cm longer with a 60 degree offset. Now what?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What Kind of Break Down Paddle Should You Get?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What kind of paddle do you normally use? Your break down paddle should be a 4 piece version of that same paddle. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example if you use a Werner Shogun that\u2019s 200 cm long with a 30 degree offset, your break down paddle should be a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0046ZX1QA\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0046ZX1QA&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=unsponsored-20&amp;linkId=EMAUC5SLIK2WTSI2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Powerhouse<\/a> that\u2019s 200 cm long with a 30 degree offset. (The Shogun is the foam core version of the Powerhouse and the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00IDOWI1E\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00IDOWI1E&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=unsponsored-20&amp;linkId=UUQ2VB74GMPYI6ZB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stikine<\/a> is a foam core version of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B009M1IKR8\/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B009M1IKR8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=unsponsored-20&amp;linkId=BDWL4ALBLVXCN2CQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sherpa<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/break-down-paddle-guide\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-001\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"18080\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/break-down-paddle-guide\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-001\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-001.png\" data-orig-size=\"480,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Break Down Paddle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-001.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-001.png\" alt=\"Break Down Paddle\" class=\"wp-image-18080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-001.png 480w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-001-225x300.png 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Break Down Paddle Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The blade shape and size is the same. I don\u2019t know if you can get foam core break downs but you probably don\u2019t want to because that would be expensive.) I know paddles aren\u2019t cheap and break down paddles are no exception but unlike your primary paddle your break down paddle will see very little use (hopefully), so it will last pretty much forever. You only have to buy it once and trust me, a break down paddle is one piece of gear you will be really glad you have if you ever need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When Should You Carry Your Break Down Paddle?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer these two questions\u2026. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Can I walk back to my car if I lose my paddle? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do I want to hand paddle, bare handed not with hand paddles, the rest of the run if I lose my paddle? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you answered no to both of these questions you should take a break down paddle with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How Do You Store A Break Down Paddle?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/break-down-paddle-guide\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-003\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"18082\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/break-down-paddle-guide\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-003\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-003.png\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"unsponsored_pete_delosa 003\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-003.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-003.png\" alt=\"Break Down Paddle\" class=\"wp-image-18082\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-003.png 640w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-003-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Break Down Paddle Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Ok, so now you have a break down paddle. How do you store it in your kayak? There are as many ways as there are paddles to choose from. Here is one method that I use pretty often that is simple and easy to do. First make sure there is nothing in the back of your kayak. I like to to store my paddle in two pieces but depending on the length of your boat and the length of your paddle you may need to put the the blade and half of the shaft in separately and then connect them once they are in your kayak. Most modern creek boats and river runners should have room for half of a paddle, but depending on your seat height and the stern rocker and a number of other factors you might not be able to get it in with the blade connected to the shaft. If this happens take the blade off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/break-down-paddle-guide\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-002\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" data-attachment-id=\"18081\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/break-down-paddle-guide\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-002\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-002.png\" data-orig-size=\"640,480\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Break Down Paddle\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-002.png\" src=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-002.png\" alt=\"Break Down Paddle\" class=\"wp-image-18081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-002.png 640w, https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/unsponsored_pete_delosa-002-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Break Down Paddle Guide<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Put the shaft in first and then the blade. Once both pieces are in, align the blade to the shaft and reconnect them. Make sure you can reach the lock button. If you have to put the paddle in one piece at a time you will most likely need to get it out the same way. If you can\u2019t reach the lock button you won\u2019t be able to get the paddle back out. Once you have both pieces in, one of each side of the pillar, put your float bags in on top of the paddle halves. I like to use the NRS rodeo floats in my creek boat. If you push the bags all the way to the end of the kayak, you still have room for a dry bag in front of them after they are fully inflated. Once you have your bags in and pushed all the way back simply blow them up as tight as you can. The bag will hold the paddle tight to the floor of the kayak keeping it securely in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your paddle is stored in your kayak you can just leave it there so you don\u2019t have to remember to pack it each time. It will be there when you need it. I\u2019ve been carrying my break down like this for a couple years now and it seems to work really well. If you have any other tricks that have worked for you please feel free to share them in the comments section. Thanks for reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See You On The River<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Words and pictures by <a href=\"http:\/\/river-bum.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pete DeLosa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out <a href=\"http:\/\/river-bum.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pete&#8217;s blog here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to make your own set of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unsponsored.co.uk\/press\/myog-split-paddles-part-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">splits check out my guide here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>People typically think of needing a break down paddle (splits) when someone in the group breaks his or her paddle, but what if somebody just loses a paddle? 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