Whitewater Kayak Paddle Complete Buying Guide
The Sho-Gun uses Werner's most advanced technology in this river running kayak paddle. As powerful as its name suggests, the rivers that paddlers take the Sho-Gun on often need some aggression to navigate each horizon line. Decades of experience led Werner to the chosen paddle for many at the top of their game.
Specifications
| Shaft Option | Pieces | Weight Grams | Weight Ounces | Length Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 Piece | 1021g. | 36oz. | 162cm to 230cm in 1cm increments. |
| Straight | 2 Piece | n/a | n/a | 162cm to 230cm in 1cm increments. |
| Bent | 1 Piece | 1091g. | 38.5oz. | 188cm to 203cm in 1cm increments |
Features
- Ultimate performance brings together all of our most advanced designs.
- The volume of the buoyant, full carbon, blade gives confidence for rolling and bracing, especially in aerated rapids.
- Dihedral allows for smooth and stable forward paddling, a core philosophy for Werner.
- With white water specific reinforcement channels, our low-profile back face design allows for a quieter catch and effortless exit of the stroke while maintaining strength.
- Dynel edges and Kevlar reinforcement protect the paddle from the rigors of the whitewater environment.
- Full sized blades are and ideal fit for larger, well-conditioned paddlers or those looking for more powerful strokes on shorter steeper rapids.
- Feather Angle: 1-piece options- unfeathered, Right hand control or left hand control, up to 90 degrees, in 5 degree increments. 2-piece R45/0/L45 or R30/L30. R45 is our most popular in river running and R30 in play boating.
Sizing
| Paddler Height Range | River Running Paddle Length | Freestyle Paddle Length |
| 4'8" to 5'2" | 191 cm | 188 cm |
| 5'2" to 5'8" | 194 cm | 191 cm |
| 5'8" to 6' | 197 cm | 194 cm |
| 6' - 6'3" | 200 cm | 197 cm |
| 6'3" and taller | 203 cm | 197 cm |