{"title":"Werner Paddles","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"footer-section__item footer-section__item--menu w-full md:w-1\/2 lg:w-1\/4\" role=\"navigation\" aria-labelledby=\"nav-ultimate-paddle-performance\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer-section__item-content mx-auto max-w-lg py-5 lg:py-10 px-5 font-navigation font-weight-navigation text-sm space-y-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"footer-menu__text rte rte-sm\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted in the USA since 1965.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWerner Paddles takes an engineering and technological approach to design. Function, ergonomics, durability, and beauty are key requirements for the best paddling experience. They take pride in handcrafting products in the U.S., minimizing waste, taking care of their people, and giving back to the local community. Whether you spend the day paddling on flat water with your family or rely on your paddle in Class V rapids, Werner will continuously innovate to deliver Ultimate Paddle Performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"werner-kalliste-carbon-two-piece-kayak-paddle","title":"Werner Kalliste | Two-Piece Straight Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Straight Shaft Kalliste is one of most advanced low-angle paddles from Werner, with best paddling design and construction features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kalliste features Werner’s lightest swing weight as well a foam core blades for almost effortless touring and reassuring stability on the water. Take just a few strokes through the water with this elegant blade and you’ll see why the Kalliste is an award winning paddle and a top choice for customers and coaches alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll feel exceptionally light, buoyant strokes while the smooth back face gives a quiet entrance and exit from the water. The Kalliste is the smart choice for those touring with a low-angle style of paddling and wanting the conservative yet powerful feel of a mid-sized blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltimate performance brings together all of our most advanced designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-sized blades are an ideal fit for the great majority of average size paddlers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe volume of the buoyant, full carbon, blades creates an exceedingly light feel for effortless and confident strokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDihedral allows for smooth and stable forward paddling, a core philosophy for Werner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth back face makes for cleaner entry and exit of your strokes and an elegant feel on the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized flex and strength. Choose carbon Straight or Neutral Bent shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLOW ANGLE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow Angle is the most popular as it is more universal, primarily being more relaxed, but still allowing folks to paddle at a higher performance. Low Angle designs have longer and narrower blades designed match this lower entry angle to the water with the perfect use of the blades surface area. The true benefit to low-angle is for those less likely to work on developing their forward stroke skills, and want to take the sport at a more casual, recreational level, the lower hand position (focus on keeping your top hand at shoulder height throughout the stroke) of this style puts significantly less wear on the smaller support muscles like shoulders, traps, biceps and triceps. Good technique can be developed and used with a low angle style, and is the choice for many who just prefer this body position and the ability to switch back and forth. Werner's low angle designs have substantially more dihedral, to keep the blade stable as it travels further from the side of the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDYNEL EDGE:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This stuff is tough!\" 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 added confidence to paddlers buying paddles. Available on Werner's 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Werner","offers":[{"title":"220 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":1128743939,"sku":"KL 2 C21 220","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"220 cm \/ Small","offer_id":1139913931,"sku":"KL 2 C22 220","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"230 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":1139913251,"sku":"KL 2 C21 230","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"230 cm \/ Small","offer_id":1139913935,"sku":"KL 2 C22 230","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":12734577934420,"sku":"KL 2 C21 240","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240 cm \/ Small","offer_id":12734577967188,"sku":"KL C2 C22 240","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0763\/products\/Werner-Kalliste.jpg?v=1510427628"},{"product_id":"werner-cyprus-carbon-two-piece-kayak-paddle","title":"Werner Cyprus | Two-Piece Straight Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Werner Cyprus is Werner's most popular Performance Core high angle blade design kayak paddle. The mid size performance core blades fit a wide range of paddlers in many applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Werner Cyprus Straight Shaft kayak paddle is a top choice for coaches and customers alike thanks to its light swing weight, surprising durability and an unparalleled quality of design and construction that leads the paddlesports industry. Whether your goal is to eat up the miles on your next tour or to explore dynamic waters with advanced maneuvering strokes, the Cyprus will get you there with less fatigue than ever before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll feel exceptionally light, buoyant strokes while the smooth back face gives a quiet entrance and exit from the water. The Cyprus is the smart choice for those playing or cruising with a high-angle style of paddling and wanting the conservative feel of a mid-sized blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUltimate performance brings together all of our most advanced designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-sized blades are an ideal fit for the great majority of average size paddlers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe volume of the buoyant, full carbon, blades creates an exceedingly light feel for effortless and confident strokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDihedral allows for smooth and stable forward paddling, a core philosophy for Werner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth back face makes for cleaner entry and exit of your strokes and an elegant feel on the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized flex and strength. Choose from standard or small diameter shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHIGH ANGLE BLADE SHAPE:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh Angle paddling is typically a more aggressive style of paddling for those with more performance aspirations. The more vertical entry of the blade to the water (Through out the stroke the top hand should be about forehead height in this style) keeps the paddle closer to the boat and in turn allows for better tracking. More efficient as the boat travels along a more direct path. Due to the higher hand position, this style does wear on the smaller support muscles when proper technique is not used. Werner's high angle blades are designed shorter and wider, to match this steeper entry angle to the water with the perfect use of the blades surface area. High Angle designs work best when used with shorter paddle lengths of 205cm - 215cm. The combination of shorter paddle length and a shorter wide blade allows the right amount of balanced blade area to enter the water sooner, supporting a faster cadence, without having to over extend the upper arm. Werner paddles high angle designs have a slight dihedral for smooth vertical maneuvering strokes. Note: Werner also flattens the back face spine to aid in these strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Werner","offers":[{"title":"210 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":1139691571,"sku":"CP_2_C21_210","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"210 cm \/ Small","offer_id":1139692435,"sku":"CP_2_C22_210","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"215 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":1139691919,"sku":"CP_2_C21_215","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"215 cm \/ Small","offer_id":1139692439,"sku":"CP_2_C22_215","price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0763\/products\/Werner-Cyprus_9c58d697-86da-4e22-bc51-d86de441aa38.jpg?v=1510431028"},{"product_id":"werner-camano-fiberglass-two-piece-kayak-paddle","title":"Werner Camano | Two-Piece Straight Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Werner Camano Fiberglass Straight Shaft Kayak Paddle features low angle mid-sized blade design. The Camano provides the perfect combination for paddlers who want gentle power and use a relaxed all around touring stroke. The Werner Camano also offers the best balance of light swing weight, durability and performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Straight Shaft Camano is one of the most popular low angle paddle designs. This paddle features a straight, standard diameter carbon shaft, coupled with an easy-to-use adjustable ferrule system, and stiff, lightweight, fiberglass blades. The mid size blades offer the perfect combination for paddlers who want power yet use a relaxed all around touring stroke. The Camano also offers the best balance of light swing weight and smooth forward strokes..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-size blades fit the widest range of paddlers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDihedral allows for smooth and stable forward paddling, a core philosophy for Werner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptimized flex and strength. Countless hours of testing have led Werner to a feel that is unmatched on the water. Choose the carbon blend Straight or carbon weave Neutral Bent shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightly colored translucent fiberglass laminate blades in solids or patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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. (US Patent # 6881111)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLow Angle Blade Shape:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow Angle is the most popular as it is more universal, primarily being more relaxed, but still allowing folks to paddle at a higher performance. The Low Angle designs have longer and narrower blades designed match this lower entry angle to the water with the perfect use of the blades surface area. The true benefit to low-angle is for those less likely to work on developing their forward stroke skills, and want to take the sport at a more casual, recreational level, the lower hand position (focus on keeping your top hand at shoulder height throughout the stroke) of this style puts significantly less wear on the smaller support muscles like shoulders, traps, biceps and triceps. Good technique can be developed and used with a low angle style, and is the choice for many who just prefer this body position and the ability to switch back and forth. The low angle designs have substantially more dihedral, to keep the blade stable as it travels further from the side of the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Werner","offers":[{"title":"Abyss \/ 220 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":12726795370580,"sku":"CA 2 F11 220 4236 RA","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Abyss \/ 220 cm \/ Small","offer_id":12726795403348,"sku":"CA 2 F12 220 4236 RA","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Abyss \/ 230 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":12726795436116,"sku":"CA 2 F11 230 4236 RA","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Abyss \/ 230 cm \/ Small","offer_id":12726795468884,"sku":"CA 2 F12 230 4236 RA","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Abyss \/ 240 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":12737074102356,"sku":"CA 2 F11 240 4236 RA","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Abyss \/ 240 cm \/ Small","offer_id":12737074135124,"sku":"CA 2 F12 240 4236 RA","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Citrus \/ 220 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":45567047116,"sku":"CA 2 F11 220 4240 RA","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Citrus \/ 220 cm \/ Small","offer_id":45567047180,"sku":"CA 2 F12 220 4240 RA","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Citrus \/ 230 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":45567047244,"sku":"CA 2 F11 230 4240 RA","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Citrus \/ 230 cm \/ Small","offer_id":45567047308,"sku":"CA 2 F12 230 4240 RA","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Citrus \/ 240 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":12737074036820,"sku":"CA 2 F11 240 4240 RA","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Citrus \/ 240 cm \/ Small","offer_id":12737074069588,"sku":"CA 2 F12 240 4240 RA","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 220 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":1261152419,"sku":"CA 2 F11 220 RED","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 220 cm \/ Small","offer_id":1261152423,"sku":"CA 2 F12 220 RED","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 230 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":1261152427,"sku":"CA 2 F11 230 RED","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 230 cm \/ Small","offer_id":1261152431,"sku":"CA 2 F12 230 RED","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 240 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":12737073840212,"sku":"CA 2 F11 240 RED","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 240 cm \/ Small","offer_id":12737073872980,"sku":"CA 2 F12 240 RED","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0763\/products\/Werner-Camano-Gradient-Abyss.jpg?v=1599513860"},{"product_id":"werner-camano-fiberglass-bent-shaft-two-piece-kayak-paddle","title":"Werner Camano | Two-Piece Bent Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bent Shaft Camano features Werner's most popular award winning blade design. 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Countless hours of testing have led Werner to a feel that is unmatched on the water. Choose the carbon blend Straight or carbon weave Neutral Bent shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightly colored translucent fiberglass laminate blades in solids or patterns.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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. (US Patent # 6881111)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLow Angle Blade Shape:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow Angle is the most popular as it is more universal, primarily being more relaxed, but still allowing folks to paddle at a higher performance. The Low Angle designs have longer and narrower blades designed match this lower entry angle to the water with the perfect use of the blades surface area. The true benefit to low-angle is for those less likely to work on developing their forward stroke skills, and want to take the sport at a more casual, recreational level, the lower hand position (focus on keeping your top hand at shoulder height throughout the stroke) of this style puts significantly less wear on the smaller support muscles like shoulders, traps, biceps and triceps. Good technique can be developed and used with a low angle style, and is the choice for many who just prefer this body position and the ability to switch back and forth. The low angle designs have substantially more dihedral, to keep the blade stable as it travels further from the side of the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNeutral Bent Shaft:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBent shaft aligns your wrists in a more ergonomic position to reduce fatigue while grasping the shaft for the confidence of full hand contact. Proper ergonomic hand, wrist and forearm position alleviates stress and strain and the potential for injury. A loose grip also promotes ergonomics, along with better overall technique, and some paddlers want the confidence of knowing if they do over grip due to habit or advanced conditions they are protected. This is especially important to those with pre-existing injuries. Taking design a step further, we innovated \"Neutral Bent.\" Werner has achieved this by lining up all parts of the paddle in one straight line. The blades, the grip area and the ferrule. This allows for the familiar feel of a straight shaft paddle, making finesse strokes and rolling much easier and allowing for a seamless transition for those switching from straight to bent. Further attention to detail went into our indexing. Werner tested to best fit the hand, give secure full hand contact, better control and comfort even with a loose grip. Bent shaft has a slight penalty in weight and cost, but the trade off is the confidence in knowing you are protecting your body for the longevity of your paddling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Werner","offers":[{"title":"Abyss \/ 220 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":12726832595028,"sku":"CA 2 F31 220 4236 RA","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Abyss \/ 220 cm \/ Small","offer_id":12726832627796,"sku":"CA 2 F32 220 4236 RA","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Abyss \/ 230 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":12726832660564,"sku":"CA 2 F31 230 4236 RA","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Abyss \/ 230 cm \/ Small","offer_id":12726832693332,"sku":"CA 2 F32 230 4236 RA","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Citrus \/ 220 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":12205499875412,"sku":"CA 2 F31 220 4240 RA","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Citrus \/ 220 cm \/ Small","offer_id":12205499908180,"sku":"CA 2 F32 220 4240 RA","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Citrus \/ 230 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":12205499940948,"sku":"CA 2 F31 230 4240 RA","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Citrus \/ 230 cm \/ Small","offer_id":12205499973716,"sku":"CA 2 F32 230 4240 RA","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 220 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":1261152167,"sku":"CA 2 F31 220 RED","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 220 cm \/ Small","offer_id":1261152175,"sku":"CA 2 F32 220 RED","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 230 cm \/ Standard","offer_id":1261152179,"sku":"CA 2 F31 230 RED","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red \/ 230 cm \/ Small","offer_id":1261152183,"sku":"CA 2 F32 230 RED","price":459.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0683\/0763\/files\/Werner-Camano-Bent-Gradient-Abyss.jpg?v=1775582753"},{"product_id":"werner-kalliste-carbon-bent-shaft-two-piece-kayak-paddle","title":"Werner Kalliste  | Two-Piece Bent Shaft","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bent Shaft Kalliste is one of most advanced low-angle paddles from Werner, with best paddling design and construction features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll feel exceptionally light, buoyant strokes while the smooth back face gives a quiet entrance and exit from the water. 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Choose carbon Straight or Neutral Bent shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLOW ANGLE\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow Angle is the most popular as it is more universal, primarily being more relaxed, but still allowing folks to paddle at a higher performance. Low Angle designs have longer and narrower blades designed match this lower entry angle to the water with the perfect use of the blades surface area. The true benefit to low-angle is for those less likely to work on developing their forward stroke skills, and want to take the sport at a more casual, recreational level, the lower hand position (focus on keeping your top hand at shoulder height throughout the stroke) of this style puts significantly less wear on the smaller support muscles like shoulders, traps, biceps and triceps. Good technique can be developed and used with a low angle style, and is the choice for many who just prefer this body position and the ability to switch back and forth. Werner's low angle designs have substantially more dihedral, to keep the blade stable as it travels further from the side of the boat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNEUTRAL BENT SHAFT\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBent shaft aligns your wrists in a more ergonomic position to reduce fatigue while grasping the shaft for the confidence of full hand contact. 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