Stand Up Paddle Design & Fit

BLADE DESIGNS

Blade Dihedral

In 1976 Werner Sr. created an new blade design with the objective to of eliminating fatigue caused by blades fluttering when stroked. This latest paddle design had complex 3 dimensional shape on the power face known as dihedral. This dihedral shape was created to direct water to flow evenly off each side of the blade creating a smooth and stable stroke with limited flutter. Without a dihedral, water builds up on the power face. This water gets “confused” and in order to expel this build up, the blade will flutter back and forth. This reduces the gripping effort needed to overcome the flutter and allows you to use a loose grip style of paddling, reducing fatigue, and increasing your enjoyment on the water.

Blade Dihedral - Surfing

Our innovative double concave dihedral gives our surfing specific Rip Stick a unique feel on the water. While focused on positioning yourself perfectly for a wave you use a variety of strokes, in a variety of angles. No matter how you pull on the Rip Stick the dihedral creates a self-centering dynamic with minimal flutter. It is also configured for a powerful catch as each concave creates a power pocket that catches water. This gives maximum power from a low profile blade shape and smaller overall size.

12 Degree Offset

12 Degree blade to shaft offset lends itself to forward propulsion and is optimal for SUP racing.This offset keeps the blade more vertical through the entirety of the power phase of the stroke. Since bracing is not as relevant in a race, the increased offset is not as much of a concern. Certainly you will need the occasional stabilizing stroke and you can perform those, but let's face it if you're not paddling hard forward you are not keeping up.

10 Degree Offset

10 Degree blade to shaft offset is utilized to help the versatile use paddler excel. For the paddler who does a bit of everything; touring, surfing, fishing, fitness, the best offset for forward paddling and bracing is 10 degrees. A more shallow offset, such as 7 degrees that we have on our Rip Stick blade, helps flatten the blades contact point with the water during a brace stroke. This smaller angle allows more stability and confidence in a dynamic environment. A steeper offset, such as 12 degrees that we have on our Grand Prix race paddle, helps keep the blade more vertical through the power phase of the stroke. This gives better forward propulsion when looking to go fast or be more efficient. So by splitting the difference with 10 degrees, it allows the all-around paddler to feel good in the surf, while having a more efficient stroke when they go on tour.

7 Degree Offset

The ability to brace is vital in these environments. Paddling through breaking waves or a rapid and stabilizing to change direction when on a wave utilizes a brace. The offset to 7 degrees helps to flatten the blade out and reduces the chance of it diving, giving the paddler more confidence. The shorter, faster strokes needed in surf and whitewater generally never make their way all the way back to the paddler's feet and the shallow offset complements that.

Dynel Edge

To protect the specialized designs of Ultimate blades, Dynel brings an extremely abrasion and impact resistant edge. Proven on the water since 2002, this material gives confidence to paddlers buying paddles with ultimate performance. Available on our Ultimate paddles, this composite rope material disperses impact to protect the blade during a hard impact. It also greatly slows the wear process with its abrasion resistant properties. Key to protecting your investment if you come in contact with rocks or reef often in your paddling.

Ultimate - Carbon Fiber Dynel Reinforced - Whitewater Stand Up

Our Ultimate performance whitewater blades are far and away our best paddling whitewater paddles. Our engineering team has tested and created the perfect combination of fiberglass, carbon and Kevlar to match light weight with our Bomber strength. To assure confidence in the rigors of the whitewater environment, we mold in a thick Dynel edge guard. A roping material, dynel is impact and abrasion resistant.

Ultimate - Carbon Fiber

The carbon materials along with our proprietary foam core, make this this our lightest option in our Ultimate performance line. The proprietary foam core gives the blade volume, Buoyancy, and internal strength while allowing for a smooth back face.

Ultimate - Fiberglass

The merging of the durability of fiberglass with the volume of our proprietary foam core make this our more modestly priced option in our Ultimate performance line. With dyed resins we achieve bright colors in these blade options. The proprietary foam core gives the blade volume and internal strength, allowing for a spineless back face.

Premium - Fiberglass

Originally developed in the 70's and perfected for decades. Our Premium fiberglass blades in HD Graphics or Translucent colors look unlike any other. A true work of art, the perfection in hand craftsmanship can be seen by holding the blades up to the light. These full fiberglass blades provide light swing weight and stiffness for our mid-price point. A foam reinforcement stick provides rigidity.

Fiberglass Reinforced - Injection Molded Nylon

Injection molded fiberglass reinforced nylon blades are impact and wear resistant. This combination of materials allows us to mold the design elements direct from our Premium line but a lower price point. The fiberglass material allows a level of stiffness and light swing weight that is tops in its price category.

Standard - Fiberglass

Our Standard performance fiberglass blades are both lighter and stiffer than our injection molded blades. While they do outweigh our premium blades, their fiberglass construction is the best choice for value while still giving the blade a great look and feel.

BLADE SHAPE

Stand Up Paddle Blade Shape

The innovators of the Long Slender Rectangular blade shape. Copied, but never duplicated, our blade shape is far and away the most gentle on the body, allowing you to enjoy the water all day without feeling beat up tomorrow. A softer feel and higher cadence without having to sacrifice blade surface area. Match this shape to your physical size and goals in the sport with 3 different sizes.

SHAFT FEATURES

Stand Up Shafts

With utmost attention to detail, design and craftsmanship, our shafts are all handmade at our production facility in Monroe, WA, USA. For each model, we are able to optimize the shaft construction by placing our choice of fiberglass and carbon materials exactly where their needed. This assures the perfect combination of light weight, flex and the strength that Werner Paddles has earned its reputation of reliability for. Whether our straight shaft, or bent, our shafts have a unique feel. Notice the texture, the indexing. Designed to give you more comfort and control and to be able to feel the precision of every one of your strokes.

Stand Up Palm Grip

Our custom fit palm grip is the most comfortable grip on the market today. You will find that you will be able to keep a loose grip, even in the toughest of conditions, while the width of the full palm grip enables more blade control. A loose grip reduces fatigue and wear and tear on your joints. Small Fit utilizes a sized down version of our palm grip to fit small hands perfectly. Our ABS palm grips give the most impact resistance while carbon provides the lightest option.

Stand Up Performance Travel

Performance Travel-Fits perfect in the travel bag of an inflatable stand up paddle board or in your suitcase so you take your favorite paddle to that exotic location with you. Our adjustable length system offers a solid and precise feel and allows to fit boards of different thicknesses or share with a friend. With a simple system, less parts to break, a smooth shaft feel, the grip telescopes with six length settings. 70" fits paddlers from 5'0" to 5'8" 74" fits paddlers from 5'4" to 6'1" 80" fits paddlers from 5'11" to 6'6" Individual pieces of our 3 piece option may not float when disassembled. Avoid dropping parts into the water.

Stand Up Straight Shaft

If one can commit to a good loose grip style of paddling, our straight shaft option is solid choice. For the entry level paddler, it allows the ability to save and invest in lighter swing weight because straight shaft is less expensive. For others they simply like the traditional, simple feel of a straight shaft. Our attention to detail in texture, indexing and flex allows for confident control and comfort all day long.

Stand Up Small Fit

Werner innovated small fit paddles and in our decades of experience the large majority of female paddlers benefit from this option. Available on our most popular SUP paddles, ladies not can match a Small or Mid-sized blade with a small diameter shaft and innovative small sized grip. Performance starts with the proper fit and you will immediately be able to grasp with a lighter grip for better technique and to eliminate fatigue. To see if Small Fit is best for you, measure your hand size by placing a ruler at the base of your hand (at the joint of your wrist) and measuring to the tip of your middle finger. If you measure smaller than 6.5" we suggest small shaft. Longer, go to our standard shaft. If you are on the line, we suggest you try both at an authorized Werner dealer and see for yourself. Paddlers with shorter, thicker fingers also gravitate to small shaft. More control, more comfort with Small Fit.

16" Leverlock

Our LeverLock SUP paddles, offer a solid feel that provides easy on-the-go length adjustments. This paddle is great choice for sharing between people or for those who own multiple boards of different thickness that requires various lengths for an ultimate fit. Our LeverLock paddles are available in one size and featuring 16 inches of adjustment to fit a wide range of paddler heights. LeverLock is also available in both standard and small fit shafts.

16" Leverlock Travel

Our LeverLock SUP paddles, offer a solid feel that provides easy on-the-go length adjustments. This paddle is great choice for sharing between people who require various lengths for an ultimate fit. This 3 piece paddle breaks down & stows easily to take with you wherever adventure calls. Our LeverLock paddles are available in one size and features 16 inches of adjustment to fit a wide range of paddler heights. LeverLock is also available in both standard and small fit shafts.

8" Leverlock

Our LeverLock SUP paddles offer a solid feel that provides easy on-the-go length adjustments. This paddle is great choice for sharing between people or for those who own multiple boards of different thickness that requires various lengths for an ultimate fit. Our LeverLock paddles are available in three sizes and featuring 8 inches of adjustment to fit a wide range of paddler heights. LeverLock is also available in both standard and small fit shafts.

8" Leverlock Travel

Our LeverLock SUP paddles, offer a solid feel that provides easy on-the-go length adjustments. This paddle is great choice for sharing between people who require various lengths for an ultimate fit. This 3 piece paddle breaks down & stows easily to take with you wherever adventure calls. Our LeverLock paddles are available in one size and features 8 inches of adjustment to fit a wide range of paddler heights. LeverLock is also available in both standard and small fit shafts.

16" Leverlock Kids

Our LeverLock SUP paddles, offer a solid feel that provides easy on-the-go length adjustments. This paddle is great choice as it will grow with your child for an ultimate fit throughout their childhood. Our LeverLock paddles are available in one size and featuring 16 inches of adjustment to fit a wide range of paddler heights. LeverLock is available in the small fit shaft.

16" Leverlock Tape Wrapped Shaft

16" Leverlock Travel Tape Wrapped Shaft

Carbon Fiber - Straight

At our highest level of straight shaft, we use 100% carbon materials. Our design team has ensured that this super light weight material is constructed to be strong, and with comfortable flex. Our craftsman hand assemble each to the level of excellence our customers have come to expect.

Whitewater Fiberglass - Straight

Our fiberglass shafts have performed for decades on some of the hardest rivers and are a key component in our Bomber reputation. Designed and tested to combine light weight, comfortable flex and the highest level of strength, our craftsman assure each one is built with pride. We know this shaft is going to live a hard life on the river, with a customer counting on it. A combination of fiberglass materials make up this shaft.

Premium Carbon Fiber - Straight

Designed and handcrafted with a significantly higher percentage of carbon materials than fiberglass keeps the paddle light weight and strong. The fiberglass mixture makes for a unique textured grip, higher impact resistance, and an optimal amount of flex.

Wrapped Fiberglass - Straight

Carefully sourcing the right materials and components is a key element of bringing UPP to our Standard performance paddles. Our comfortable wrapped fiberglass shaft keeps overall paddle weight down. "Wrapped" refers to the process in how these shafts are made, different from our upper end shafts but still meeting our expectations for strength and appropriate flex. We are able to bring these paddle options to you at a more modest price.

Stand Up Surf Shaft

Flex is a key element in designing a surf specific paddle. To help reduce stress on the body during the incredible bursts of energy needed when surfing, we reduced the overall flex of the Rip Stick. This is our softest flex among our carbon models. By building all of our shafts in our own facility, right in Monroe Wa USA, we have total control of the process. This allows us to adjust how the shaft is laid up, and the materials we choose, to soften flex without sacrificing, performance, strength or weight. Protect your body, stay out longer.

Stand Up Family Travel

Family Travel. For those looking for ease of travel with their paddle we have Family Adjustable system, but in a break down. Using a solid feeling center joint to break the shaft down, it comes apart small enough to fit into your luggage or inflatable stand up paddle bag. It still offers our Tweener shaft and a full 16" of height range, fitting paddlers from 4'10" to 6'2" with ease. Find Family and Travel on our Vibe and Thrive.

Stand Up Family Adjustable

Family Adjustable. Using the proven Lever Lock adjustable system, we now offer a full 16" of height range, fitting paddlers from 4'10" to 6'2" with a simple and easy to use mechanism. We've added some very cool Werner additions to the system, including printing both height and length measurements right on the shaft. Our Tweener diameter shaft only further accommodates the family to fit a wide range of hand sizes comfortably. Find Family and Travel on our Vibe and Thrive.