Whitewater Kayak Paddle Complete Buying Guide
Trusted on the hardest runs in the world, and those firing up the hardest line on their local run are using Werner's river running paddles. The Werner‚ Sherpa Kayak Paddle and its larger counterpart the Powerhouse, offer Bomber reliability. Tested and proven where it counts, hardcore kayakers choose the Werner‚ Sherpa Kayak Paddle. The 4 piece breakdown design gives you a solid paddle that fits in the back of virtually any whitewater kayak. This is a crucial piece of safety equipment on any remote run.
Specifications
| Shaft Option | Pieces | Weight Grams | Weight Ounces | Length Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 Piece | 985g. | 34.75oz. | 158cm to 230cm in 1cm increments. |
| Straight | 2 Piece | n/a | n/a | 158cm to 230cm in 1cm increments. |
| Straight | 4 Piece | 1155g. | 40.75oz. | 194, 197, 200, 203, 206, 209 only. |
| Bent | 1 Piece | 1056g. | 37.25oz. | 185cm to 200cm in 1cm increments |
Features
- Premium Performance uses material choice and manufacturing skill to allow for a perfect combination of light swing weight and stiffness. Fiberglass blade construction gives you a compromise between swing weight and value.
- The precise blade shape for a more efficient forward stroke. The moves you need to make river running, the obstacles you need to work around, made easier with Werner designs.
- Dihedral allows for smooth and stable forward paddling, a core philosophy for Werner.
- Custom shaped, low profile, reinforcement spine allows for enhanced blade maneuverability when linking several strokes and provides blade stiffness and overall strength.
- Mid-sized blades are an ideal fit for the great majority of average size paddlers.
- Optimized flex and strength. Designed for your body to feel strain free without giving up Bomber reliability.
- Choose Werners fiberglass Straight or carbon Neutral Bent shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter.
- Available in bright translucent amber or our Topo - Eagle Falls: Green HD Graphic.
- Feather Angle: 1-piece options- unfeathered, Right hand control or left hand control, up to 90 degrees, in 5 degree increments. 2-piece and 4-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 |