"Best paddle I've ever had. Weighs nothing, cuts water smooth as silk, super powerful. I love it."
Description
[ uh - thee - nuh ] - The Greek Goddess Athena could be ferocious at times, but always beautiful.
The Athena's small size blades pull effortlessly through each stroke, for less fatigue in smaller paddlers. Built with our most advanced blade designs, you’ll feel exceptionally light, buoyant strokes while the smooth back face gives a quiet entrance and exit from the water. The Athena is the smart choice for smaller paddlers who have a low-angle style of paddling and want a blade to match their stature.
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FEATURES
- Ultimate performance brings together all of our most advanced designs.
- Small-sized low angle blades are ideal for smaller paddlers looking to be gentle to their bodies, while allowing for a faster cadence to keep up with the group.
- The volume of the buoyant, full carbon, blades creates an exceedingly light feel for effortless and confident strokes.
- Dynel® edges protect the paddle from the rigorous environment paddlers often find themselves in. A roping material, dynel is impact and abrasion resistant.
- A smooth back face makes for cleaner entry and exit of your strokes and an elegant feel on the water.
- Dihedral allows for smooth and stable forward paddling, a core philosophy for Werner.
- Optimized flex and strength. Choose our Neutral Bent shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter.
- The Smart View Adjustable ferrule is the most simple, precise fitting on the market. The solid feel of a 1-piece paddle and nothing to snag your gear.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Shaft Option: Bent
Pieces: 2 Piece
Weight Grams: 691g.
Weight Ounces: 24.5oz.
Length Range: 210cm to 240cm in 5cm Increments
Blade Surface Area: 550cm2
Blade Length x Width: 48cm x 15cm
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A and Dichloromethane, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
ADVANCED DESIGN & ADVANCED FIT
Performance Level: Ultimate
Blade Design: Dihedral, Asymmetrical Blade Shape, Dynel Edge, Ultimate Carbon Dynel Reinforced
Blade Shape: Low Angle, Small Size Blade
Shaft Features: Smart-View Adjustable Ferrule, Standard or Small Diameter Shaft, Neutral Bent Shaft
Got A Question?
Give us a call or email us.
Phone: 800-275-3311
Email: info@wernerpaddles.com
Monday - Friday
7:00am to 3:30pm Pacific Time
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.
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Love this paddle, looking to repurchase
"I started paddling in 2007, had both the Athena and Cyprus...and was happily switching depending on my adventure. I love Werner paddles, the Carbon Fiber makes for a light and lively excursion. Sold everything in 2018 or 19 and am looking to get back into paddling. I've rented a few times, and the rental fleets only have heavier paddles. They don't feel right to me having used the best. I do recommend for a smaller paddler to get the small shaft. My hands get really tired using the standard shaft."
Werner Athena - Everglades Challenge 2023
"After paddling with a Werner Cyprus for several years, my shoulders were complaining. I tried to love a Greenland paddle but just couldn't do it. Bought an Athena bent shaft (custom 210 cm) about 7 years ago and wow did it make a big difference! I have since put over 4000 miles on the paddle including two years training for and eventually completing the 300 mile 2023 Everglades Challenge (my Cyprus came along as a spare). The Athena has stood up to everything I have thrown at it and while it is a bit cosmetically worse for the wear it still fits together and comes apart perfectly every time. Wonderful paddle for the smaller/lighter paddler, especially those who cover long distances."