: To me a double paddle for canoe has not much to do with
: anthropomorphic measurements. On a wide canoe you need length to
: reach over the sides without having to reach too far. When you
: reach to one side you may be bringing the offside drip ring to
: where it can drip into your boat or even into your lap. Don't
: ask how I know this.
: I have a pair of paddles left over from a very old Folbot kayak. It
: was 36' wide and the paddles were 280cm.

example: http://www.kokatat.com/products/bibs-and-pants/tempest-pant-with-socks-men.html

Bill H.