How to measure storage space for a paddle

Measure the clear opening first

Measure between the inside walls and check the entrance separately. A drawer front, divider or zipper can reduce the usable opening. Record the longest and widest usable sections, then measure the available depth with the drawer shut.

Compare the full footprint

A 12.5-inch opening leaves no clearance for the standard Nocturnal model and is a quarter inch shorter than Heart Throb. Verify the strap position and thickness separately before ordering.

These dimensions are listed separately from packaging. Read the standard model specifications and Heart Throb specifications.

Check the fit with a paper outline

Cut a paper rectangle to the listed footprint and test it in the empty storage space. Check whether you can lift it back out. Test the depth separately and allow room for hardware.