What's the Best Canoe Paddle - Straight Shaft vs Bent Shaft

Canoe paddles come in a variety of shapes and sizes, because there's no such thing as 'one size fits all'. Choosing the right sized paddle is fairly straightforward, because there's a simple sizing test that you can do. But choosing between a straight shaft canoe paddle and a bent shaft canoe paddle is a much more personal decision. There is no 'right' answer, but in this video, I talk about the pros and cons of both, and give my opinion after using both types of paddles for 4 straight days on a canoe trip in Killarney Provincial Park. Take a free online safety course for canoeing, kayaking, and stand up paddling (SUP), brought to you by the American Canoe Association and the U.S. Coast Guard: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/paddlesports-online-course/ Other paddling gear I use and recommend: NOTE: These are affiliate links where I'll earn a small commission if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you, but it's a great way to show your support. Thanks! PADDLES Aqua Bound Manta Ray Carbon Paddle: https://bit.ly/3xHYpn7 Aqua Bound Tango Fibreglass Paddle: https://bit.ly/3iaGleJ Aqua Bound Whiskey Carbon Bent Shaft Paddle: https://bit.ly/3z1kiOH FOOTWEAR NRS Kicker Remix Shoe: https://bit.ly/36F1B6Y NRS Boundary Boot: https://bit.ly/2TaCMgl PADDLING SHIRTS / TOPS NRS Guide Long Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3yVID8j NRS Guide Short Sleeve Shirt: https://bit.ly/3dkDYaD NRS H2Core Silkweight Shirt: https://bit.ly/3xF43pX