So I am still paddling my first paddle I got which was some Aqua Bound, straight carbon. Its a 197cm.
My question is, What are the benefits of going to a shorter paddle when playboating, since many guys like to use a shorter one for playing and a longer one for creeking or running. I know that size and shape of the blade is performance so I would like to focus on the length. I feel like I have t-rex arms with a shorter paddle but would get used to it if it meant going to a 194 would be easier to play with and had benefits..
So is it performance or all preference?? Are there benefits??