Create a custom fit paddle to increase your performance, reduce fatigue and have more fun on the water. All Touring Premium paddles come standard with our continuous weave fiberglass blades; our Premium carbon blend straight shafts and full carbon bent shafts are hand crafted and feature our patented Smart-View™ Adjustable Ferrule System (US patent 6881111). You choose Straight Shaft or Neutral Bent Shaft; in either our Standard or Small Diameter shafts. Then use your height and boat width to determine the correct paddle length. Visit Werner's Fit Guide to customize your paddle.
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Low Angle Paddling
- The most common paddling style using a more casual cadence.
- The paddle is kept at a low angle relative to the water and a relaxed arching stroke is used.
- Smooth forward stroke reduces fatigue.
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Mid-sized Premium Blades
- Mid-sized blades fit the widest range of kayakers.
- Lighter, smooth feel on the water.
- Fiberglass continuous weave blades for light weight to strength ratio.
- Dihedral for smooth forward strokes.
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Smart-View™ Adjustable Ferrule
- Elegant, easy to use design.
- Low profile button looks and feels like a 1-piece paddle.
- Internal gear system for precise fit.
- Viewing window shows you your offset.
- Adjusts feather left or right in 15 degree increments.
- You determine what feather works best for you.
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Straight Shaft Carbon Blend
- More traditional feeling and generally less expensive.
- The lightest weight option available.
- Continuous length allows for easy hand movement.
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Neutral Bent Shaft Carbon
- Neutral bent shafts naturally aligns wrists to reduce fatigue
- More hand to shaft contact for increased control
- Immediate comfort and reduced strain with lighter grip
- Extremely light weight with Werner durability
- Balanced for precise control and comfort
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Standard and Small Diameter Shaft
- Two shaft sizes ensure you get a proper fit.
- A good fit allows you to use a light grip, reducing fatigue and increasing comfort and performance.
- Hands larger than 7” fit our Standard Shaft.
- Hands smaller than 6.5” fit our Small Shaft
- Hands between 6.5” and 7” - try both!
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Light Swing Weight
- Swing weight is the weight you feel each time you lift your blade during a stroke.
- A light swing weight reduces fatigue and makes paddling more fun.
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Correct Length
- Locate the closest combination of paddler height and boat width listed.
- Narrower boats or shorter paddlers subtract 5cm for high angle and 10cm for low angle.
- Add length for wider boats and sit-on-tops
- Use this chart as a starting point and contact a Werner representative for more information if needed 800.275.3311.
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