A paddle that's actually sized for a kid changes everything about how easily and comfortably they can learn to paddle.

The Hi-Five paddle is built from the ground up for younger paddlers, not scaled down as an afterthought. At 190 cm it's significantly shorter than a standard adult paddle, and the smaller diameter shaft is sized for smaller hands, which reduces fatigue and gives kids real control over their strokes rather than just muscling through each one. The smaller blade area means less resistance per stroke, making it easier for kids to maintain a comfortable cadence without wearing out after the first twenty minutes.

At 1.67 lbs it's light enough that young paddlers aren't fighting the weight of the paddle on top of learning technique. The three-position feathering adjustment works just like on adult paddles, which is a small detail that goes a long way toward building good habits early. It's optimised for the Perception Hi-Five kayak but works well with any similarly sized kids' kayak, so it travels well as your young paddler's skills and boats evolve.

• Length: 190 cm
• Blade area: 425 cm2
• Shaft: Small diameter anodized aluminum, sized for kids
• Blades: Fibreglass-reinforced polypropylene
• Feathering: 3-position push-button ferrule (60/0/60)
• Weight: 1.67 lbs
• Recommended for: Paddlers generally under 5 ft tall
• Optimised for: Perception Hi-Five kayak, compatible with other kids' kayaks