Although we don’t have a minimum height recommendation, we have had several petite ladies (and a couple men) try and really like the Pakayak during the numerous demos we’ve offered. We have also heard that some of our customers have added a foam pad under the seat for not only more comfort but for a bit of added height. Due to the way our cockpit is shaped, there’s a dip down toward the water level right where your elbows end up which allows shorter paddlers to paddle freely without hitting the deck.