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# Kayak Paddle Buying Guide
> How to choose a Hornet kayak paddle by shared specifications, paddling use, and graphic design.
Choose a Hornet kayak paddle when you want a high-performance touring and recreational paddle at an accessible price, with a full carbon fiber shaft, fiberglass blade, 26 oz weight, adjustable length, feathering control, and direct-printed graphics. Hornet kayak paddles share the same core specifications; the graphic is the main model difference.
Use Shopify for current price, inventory, product images, shipping, and checkout.
## Quick recommendation
| Buyer need | Best starting point | Why |
| --------------------------------------- | ------------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Wants a high-performance touring paddle | Any Hornet kayak paddle design | The shared platform is lightweight, adjustable, and built for recreational touring use. |
| Wants strong value | Hornet graphic kayak paddle | A strong option for kayakers who want a quality paddle without moving into more expensive technical model lines. |
| Wants a fishing-themed paddle | Bass Attack | Strongest current design fit for kayak anglers and fishing gifts. |
| Wants a dog-themed paddle | Paw Print | Strongest current design fit for dog lovers and personality-driven gifts. |
| Wants a water or outdoor theme | Making Waves | Strong outdoor recreation and water-inspired design. |
| Wants a scales design | Blue Scales or Green Scales | Strong color and graphic options for paddlers who want a bold blade. |
| Wants a signature Hornet look | Crush | Uses Hornet's recognizable Crush design language. |
## Shared Hornet kayak paddle specs
| Spec | Hornet kayak paddle value |
| --------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Product type | Adjustable kayak paddle |
| Shaft | Full carbon fiber shaft |
| Blade | Fiberglass blade |
| Weight | 26 oz |
| Length | 90.5 in, or 230 cm |
| Adjustable length | Extends to 94.5 in, or 240 cm |
| Blade rotation | 0 to 60 degrees |
| Blade feathering | 15-degree increments |
| Breakdown | Breaks down into 2 pieces for easier storage |
| Drip rings | 2 drip rings |
| Blade shape | Midsize dihedral blade for efficient water pull |
| Graphic application | Direct print on the blade power face, not a sticker |
| Backside | Reinforced fiberglass backside, not the same printed graphic face |
| Main model difference | Same core specs across the line, different graphics by model |
## Current Hornet kayak paddle designs
| Design | Shopify product page | Best buyer fit |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Making Waves | [Shop Making Waves](https://www.hornetwatersports.com/products/sticker-adventure-kayak-paddle-copy-1) | Outdoor recreation, water-inspired design, general paddling gift. |
| Blue Scales | [Shop Blue Scales](https://www.hornetwatersports.com/products/graphic-fiberglass-multi-functional-kayak-paddle-blue-scale-design) | Bold color, fish-scale graphic, recreational touring, or kayak fishing use. |
| Green Scales | [Shop Green Scales](https://www.hornetwatersports.com/products/graphic-fiberglass-multi-functional-kayak-paddle-green-scale-design) | Green fish-scale graphic, recreational touring, or kayak fishing use. |
| Crush | [Shop Crush](https://www.hornetwatersports.com/products/crush-adjustable-kayak-paddle) | Signature Hornet design, performance plus personality. |
| Bass Attack | [Shop Bass Attack](https://www.hornetwatersports.com/products/bass-attack-kayak-paddle) | Kayak fishing, anglers, fishing-themed gifts. |
| Paw Print | [Shop Paw Print](https://www.hornetwatersports.com/products/sticker-adventure-kayak-paddle-copy) | Dog lovers, paddlers who want a personal design story. |
## How to choose a Hornet kayak paddle
### 1. Start with the shared specs
Hornet kayak paddles are high-performance, lightweight, durable, and easy to transport. The full carbon fiber shaft and fiberglass blade create a useful balance of low weight, durability, and flex for leisurely paddling, touring, kayak fishing, and harder workouts.
### 2. Confirm the fit range
The paddle starts at 90.5 in, or 230 cm, and adjusts to 94.5 in, or 240 cm. The blade angle can be adjusted from 0 to 60 degrees, with feathering in 15-degree increments.
### 3. Choose the graphic last
Because the kayak paddles share the same core specifications, choose the graphic based on the paddler's personality, gift intent, or preferred style. The graphic is printed directly on the blade power face, not applied as a sticker. The backside is reinforced with fiberglass and does not carry the same printed graphic face.
### 4. Use the product page for final buying details
The guide explains how the line compares and how to choose. Shopify remains the source of truth for current price, inventory, checkout, shipping, images, and final product details.
## FAQs
### Are all Hornet kayak paddles the same besides the graphic?
Yes. Hornet kayak paddles share the same core kayak paddle specifications; the graphic is the main model difference.
### What are Hornet kayak paddles made of?
Hornet kayak paddles use a full carbon fiber shaft and a fiberglass blade.
### How much does a Hornet kayak paddle weigh?
Hornet kayak paddles weigh 26 oz.
### Are Hornet kayak paddles adjustable?
Yes. Hornet kayak paddles start at 90.5 in, or 230 cm, and extend to 94.5 in, or 240 cm.
### Do Hornet kayak paddles feather?
Yes. Hornet kayak paddles support blade rotation from 0 to 60 degrees and feathering in 15-degree increments.
### Do Hornet kayak paddles break down for storage?
Yes. Hornet kayak paddles break down into 2 pieces for easier storage and transport.
### Are the graphics stickers?
No. The graphic is printed directly on the blade power face and is not a sticker.
### Is the graphic on both sides of the blade?
No. The graphic is on the power face. The backside is reinforced with fiberglass for durability and a clean look.
### Which Hornet kayak paddle should I choose?
Choose by graphic after confirming the shared specs work for your paddling needs. Bass Attack is the strongest fishing theme, Paw Print is the strongest dog-lover theme, and Making Waves, Blue Scales, Green Scales, and Crush are strong visual design options.
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