Unbelievably light!!! Very precise fit
"Unbelievably light!!! Very precise fit when you put it together! I would highly recommend; I feel like you get what you pay for!!"
Description
With 50 years in the making, we are honored to have the Ovation carry on. In honor of the man who started it all, the Werner Sr. Edition Ovation is the culmination of decades of experience on the water and in the R&D room, working with composite materials and construction. The feeling on the water is fitting of the name. The design and construction of the Ovation make it far and away our best paddling low-angle touring model; however, that does come with reduced strength. Consider your expectations of this model, and if more rugged paddling and the high potential for rescue situations are in your future, consider our Kalliste model.
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FEATURES
- Ultimate performance, to a higher level with the Ovation. Our lightest best paddling paddle has no detail overlooked, even down to the custom, small sized-light weight, drip rings.
- The volume of the buoyant, full carbon, blade creates an exceedingly light feel for effortless and confident strokes.
- Smooth back face and thinner edges allow for a quieter catch and effortless exit of the stroke.
- Dihedral allows for smooth and stable forward paddling, a core philosophy for Werner.
- Mid-sized blades are an ideal fit for the great majority of average size paddlers.
- Optimized flex and strength.
- Reduced weight means the Ovation has reduced strength. This model is not intended for extreme conditions. Margin for error is small in rescues and re-entries, so be sure to use proper technique to avoid paddle damage.
- 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.
- Includes embroidered fleece paddle bag to help protect your paddle during transport or storage.
- Although our Ultimate performance paddles are far and away our best paddling, their unique design characteristics and materials do not make them our most impact resistant. Look to our Premium paddles for the highest impact resistance.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Shaft Option: Straight
Pieces: 2 Piece
Weight Grams: 521g.
Weight Ounces: 18.5oz.
Length Range: 210cm to 260cm in 5cm increments.
Feather Angle: Smart-View Adjustable
Blade Surface Area: 643 cm2
Blade Length x Width: 52cm x 16.5cm
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: Carbon, Mid-size blade, Dihedral, Asymmetrical Blade Shape, Ultimate - Carbon
Blade Shape: Low Angle
Shaft Features: Smart-View Adjustable Ferrule System, Standard or Small Diameter Shaft, Carbon Straight Shaft
Got A Question?
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Phone: 800-275-3311
Email: info@wernerpaddles.com
Monday - Friday
7:00am to 3:30pm Pacific Time
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 4 reviews.
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my 'recovery day' paddle
"I like to paddle every day, including a once a week 'long' paddle. I use a Cyprus for my long paddle. The following day I'm really beat, so I use the Ovation for a very comfortable, relaxing paddle. Excellent paddle. (over 10 years of use, so far)"
Light as a feather!
"After a rather severe shoulder rotator cuff injury, I thought I was done with kayaking. After physiotherapy and many hours of hard work I was able to build up to about 50% of my former strength. I tried paddling again and found that I could only paddle for 20 minutes or so with my old conventional paddle. I borrowed my wife’s Cypress paddle which much improved my performance. I checked out the website and discovered a lighter version, the Ovation and ordered one. I just returned from a kayak tour where we would paddle for up to 21 km at a fairly brisk pace and I had no problem keeping up. The Ovation paddle has held up flawlessly. I have used it for bracing on rocks, I have hit things with it and it seems to be plenty strong enough as well as being super light. Thank you for this beautiful piece of engineering artwork."
Ultimate Touring Paddle
"I have been using a Kalliste for years and putting in 15-20 km (9-13 miles) twice a week in mostly coastal waters and flat rivers. I found an Ovation on sale and bought it on impulse. The Kalliste is light but the Ovation feels in another league. Initially I didn't like the weightlessness as it seemed to lack feel especially in the initial plant and catch. But this soon changed to a great appreciation for the effortlessness as the miles piled up. It seems fragile but I think it stands up well to touring but I would not recommend it over areas where the paddle may contact objects in the water eg rocks. submerged branches. Fit of the two shafts together is exemplary with no play at all, to the point that separating it actually is too difficult. Truly deserving of its flagship status."