We examined the correlations between the configuration of the kayak paddle, anthropometric measurements of the kayakers (height, sitting height and arm span) and the kinematic variables average frequency cycle (FCM), average length of cycle (LCM) and performance in the distance, about 500 m. test in the components of the female Spanish Junior National Team. Kinematic variables were obtained after digitizing the video test. The study shows that there is correlation between the length of the paddle (LP) and the height of paddlers, and not between the LP and other anthropometric variables such as sitting height and wingspan. There is no correlation between the LP and FCM, but there are between LP and LCM. The hardness of the paddle (DP) shows no correlation with any of the kinematic variables studied.
Canoeing; kayak; kinematics; anthropometric
