I'm looking to get a better paddle to use with my inflatable SUP.  Imagine 10'2 board.   I have the standard Alloy version with a 105 sq in blade.    I'm looking to buy a new travel paddle as I take the board with me on plane in pretty much all our trips.  Something lighter and very versatile.   As I love to surf in the FL small waves in the summer and go around in the inlet also.   Use it at all inclusive with the family in Mexico this year.. never know what conditions you are going to have.    I'm 6 feet and 165 and from what i understand small high cadence seems the way to go.   Here at home I paddle calm lake or rivers

Basically I have the choice of 106 - 100 - 96 or 86 sq in .   I was thinking going 96.   

Thanks for the input

Ernie

Thanks Kaihoe.    Would the 86 work good just cruising around on flat lakes ?

If you go by Jim Terrell's formula, it's the 86 you want. You can find his video and explanation here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9OdQ86xAjQ&feature=youtu.be

Aloha Ernie,
Here's another option...I'd recommend the 90in2 blade at your weight...



http://supsports.com/sup-paddles