QUALITY CONTROL
We test paddles in controlled environments as well as in the field. Sensors attached to the paddle shaft feed information to a computer program that graphs blade flutter and shaft torque during a simulated paddle stroke. This valuable information helps us refine our designs to minimize flutter and torque. We also test our paddles for buoyancy and perform several durability and strength tests during our research and development process.
All new products start as an idea formed from paddlers input. Many of these ideas are carefully transformed into a quality product by combining sophisticated CAD software with controlled environment tests as well as on the water field-testing.
When a new product fulfills our performance and quality expectations, it moves into production and is introduced to you, our valued customer. To ensure each paddle continues to meet our high quality standards several components of our paddles, as well as the finished product, continue to be randomly tested and inspected before it reaches its final inspection by you.
Each component of our paddles are weighed at several stages in the development and validation process to ensure it is within our weight specifications before it can proceed to the next step.
The right combination of handcrafting and computerized technology ensures consistent quality.

 

 

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HISTORY: A Family Passion
“There was no big plans to build a business… it all started as a way for the family to spend quality time together in the outdoors.
With money tight and equipment generally not available, I decided to experiment with making equipment myself. I learned everything I could about fiberglass and building kayaks and soon the entire family was involved. Martha, my wife, even made our life jackets.
I applied my experience as a professional engineer working with water turbines and theories about the effect of water flowing around obstacles to different paddle shapes… always keeping in mind efficient water flow off the paddle and that a good paddle should move effortlessly through the water.
With the 1972 Olympics in his site, my son Werner Jr., set out to support his Olympic dream by building and selling our paddle designs. It wasn’t long before individuals and specialty kayak shops were asking for Werner’s paddles by name.
I am proud to have been the spark for Werner Paddles, and Martha and I are especially proud of our family for building a successful business with so much integrity. Our employees, old and new, are part of our extended family and deserve their share of credit for our growth. In 1986 Werner Paddles incorporated and today we are known as the premier paddle brand and for offering the most advanced designs in the world. I am so proud… as I paddle into open water my thoughts are with the future of Werner Paddles.”
Werner Furrer Sr.
Co-founder Werner Paddles

 

PHILOSOPHY & PROMISE
Ultimate Paddle Performance™ is Werner Paddles Mission. . . and Promise to You.
We believe Advanced Designs and a Great Fit are the key ingredients to achieving Ultimate Paddle Performance™ . . . therefore, to fulfill our promise we focus enormous amounts of energy to developing a complete selection of advanced paddle designs.
Advanced Designs means much more than great blade designs and light weight construction. It includes maintaining bomber durability, shaping comfortable grips and providing amazing features like our newly patented Adjustable Ferrule System, (US patent 6881111). It also means ensuring all these features work together as a whole to create a well balanced paddle.
Great Fit is achieved when paddle features are chosen specifically to fit you and your paddling style. By offering a complete selection of blade sizes and styles, as well as several shaft options, we give every kayaker the opportunity to select and combine features for a custom paddle fit.
Ultimate Paddle Performance may sound like something marketed to "pros", but the fact of the matter is everyone, regardless of their level of experience, can benefit from a well designed paddle that fits properly. Ultimately it means you enjoy greater comfort, reduced fatigue, enhanced performance and more fun on your next paddling adventure.

 

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KALLISTE
The Kalliste’s performance core blades have an exceptionally light buoyant feel on the water and offer silky smooth strokes that make paddling all day long feel effortless. The Kalliste is the ultimate choice for low angle kayakers.

• Mid-size blades offer gentle power and a smooth easy stroke
• Performance Core blades are buoyant, lightweight, and quiet
• Smooth forward strokes make paddling all day feel effortless
• Our lightest, most elegant touring design

Surface Area	650 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	52 x 16cm
Weight for 220cm
Straight Shaft	652g/23oz
Neutral Bent Shaft	737g/26oz
Recommended Length	220-240cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	210-260cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	210-240cm

Low-angle available in 10cm increments

 

 

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ATHENA

The Athena's smaller Performance Core blades pull effortlessly through each stroke allowing you to use a faster cadence when you want to get up to cruising speed. Exceptionally quiet, light and buoyant, the Athena is the smart choice for smaller paddlers who have a low-angle style of paddling.

• Small-sized blades are gentle on your joints and allow a faster cadence.
• Performance Core blades are buoyant, lightweight, and quiet
• Smooth forward strokes make paddling all day feel effortless
• Our lightest, most elegant touring design

Surface Area	550 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	48 x 15cm
Weight for 220cm
Straight Shaft	623g/22oz
Neutral Bent Shaft	709g/25oz
Recommended Length	220-240cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	210-260cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	210-240cm

Low-angle available in 10cm increments

 

IKELOS

The Ikelos is an aggressive High Angle design for well conditioned and experienced paddlers who want a durable paddle with a powerful catch and smooth linking strokes.

• Full-size blades offer power for well conditional paddlers
• Performance Core blades are buoyant, light weight, and durable
• Extremely stable bracing and rolling, powerful catch and smooth linking strokes
• Ultimate high-angle blade design

Surface Area	710 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	49 x 20cm
Weight for 210cm
Straight Shaft	680g/24oz
Neutral Bent Shaft	751g/26.5oz
Recommended Length	205-220cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	205-230cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	205-230cm

High-angle available in 5cm increments

 

CYPRESS

The Cyprus is our most popular Performance Core high angle blade design. The mid size performance core blades fit a wide range of kayakers and are versatile to use during advanced maneuvers or all around touring.

• Mid-size blades fit a wide range of paddlers and are versatile for advanced maneuvers and all around touring
• Performance Core blades are buoyant, lightweight, and durable
• Extremely stable bracing and rolling, powerful catch and smooth linking stokes
• Ultimate high-angle blade design

Surface Area	610 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	46 x 18cm
Weight for 210cm
Straight Shaft	652/23oz
Neutral Bent Shaft	723/25.5oz
Recommended Length	205-220cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	205-230cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	205-230cm

High-angle available in 5cm increments

 

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LITTLE DIPPER, CARBON

The Little Dipper carbon is our smallest Low Angle Performance touring design. The smaller blades pull effortlessly through each stroke allowing an increased cadence while gentle on your joints. The Little Dipper is a great choice for small kayakers and anyone who likes to use a fast easy cadence.

• Small-sized blades are gentle on your joints and allow a faster cadence.
• Advanced dihedral blade design creates a smooth forward stroke.
• Effortless strokes make touring a lot more fun.
• Best combination of light swing weight, durability and performance.

Surface Area	550 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	48 x 15cm
Weight for 220cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	765g/27oz
Straight Shaft	687g/24.25oz
Recommended Length	220-240cm
Available Lengths:
Neutral Bent Shaft	210-260cm
Straight Shaft	210-240cm

Low-angle available in 10cm increments

 

CORRYVRECKEN, CARBON

The Corryvrecken carbon offers full size blades ideal for well conditioned High Angle paddlers who want powerful strokes and enhanced blade maneuverability when linking several strokes.

• Full-size, high angle blades are ideal for well conditional paddlers.
• Slight dihedral enhances blade maneuverability for smooth linking stokes.
• Powerful, light weight and durable.

Surface Area	710 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	49 x 20cm
Weight for 210cm
Straight Shaft	744g/26.25oz
Neutral Bent Shaft	836g/29.5oz
Recommended Length	205-220cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	205-230cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	205-230cm

High-angle available in 5cm increments

 

SHUNA, CARBON

The Shuna is our most popular high angle touring paddle. It's powerful yet light weight and durable and great for active or relaxed paddling. The mid-sized blades fit a wide range of kayakers and are versatile and easy to use during advanced maneuvers or all around touring.

• Mid-size blades fit a wide range of paddlers and are versatile for advanced maneuvers and all around touring.
• Slight dihedral enhances blade maneuverability for smooth linking strokes.
• Versatile, light weight and durable.

Surface Area	610 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	46 x 18cm
Weight for 210cm
Straight Shaft	772g/27.25oz
Neutral Bent Shaft	808g/28.5oz
Recommended Length	205-220cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	205-230cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	205-230cm

High-angle available in 5cm increments

 

CAMANO

The Camano features our most popular award winning Low Angle mid-sized blade design. Providing the perfect combination for paddlers who want gentle power and use a relaxed all around touring stroke. The Camano also offers the best balance of light swing weight, durability and performance.

• Award winning mid-size blades design offers gentle power and a smooth easy stroke.
• Advanced dihedral blade design creates stable forward strokes.
• Light swing weight reduces fatigue.
• Our most popular all around touring design.
• Highly visible translucent colors: Amber, Orange and Red.

Surface Area	650 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	52 x 16cm
Weight for 220cm
Straight Shaft	772g/27.25oz
Neutral Bent Shaft	964g/34oz
Recommended Length	220-240cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	210-260cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	210-240cm

Low-angle available in 10cm increments

 

LITTLE DIPPER   

       
The Little Dipper is our smallest Low Angle Premium touring design. The smaller blades pull effortlessly through each stroke allowing an increased cadence while being gentle on your joints. The Little Dipper is a great choice for smaller kayakers and anyone who likes to use a fast easy cadence.

• Small-sized blades are gentle on your joints and allow a faster cadence.
• Advanced dihedral blade design creates a smooth forward stroke.
• Effortless strokes make touring a lot more fun.
• Popular all around touring design for those seeking fast easy cadence.
• Highly visible translucent colors: Amber, Orange and Red.

Surface Area	550 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	48 x 15cm
Weight for 220cm
Straight Shaft	744g/26.25oz
Neutral Bent Shaft	907g/32oz
Recommended Length	220-240cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	210-260cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	210-240cm

Low-angle available in 10cm increments

 

CORRYVRECKEN

The Corryvrecken offers full size blades ideal for well conditioned High Angle paddlers who want powerful strokes and enhanced blade maneuverability when linking several strokes.

• Full-size, high angle blades are ideal for well conditional paddlers.
• Slight dihedral enhances blade maneuverability for smooth linking stokes.
• Powerful, light weight and durable.
• Highly visible translucent colors: Amber, Orange and Red.

Surface Area	710 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	49 x 20cm
Weight for 210cm
Straight Shaft	772g/27.25oz
Neutral Bent Shaft	935g/33oz
Recommended Length	205-220cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	205-230cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	205-230cm

High-angle available in 5cm increments

 

SHUNA

The Shuna is our most popular high angle touring paddle. It's powerful yet light weight and durable and great for active or relaxed paddling. The mid-sized blades fit a wide range of kayakers and are versatile and easy to use during advanced maneuvers or all around touring.

• Mid-size blades fit a wide range of paddlers and are versatile for advanced maneuvers and all around touring.
• Slight dihedral enhances blade maneuverability for smooth linking strokes.
• Versatile, light weight and durable.
• Highly visible translucent colors: Amber, Orange and Red.

Surface Area	610 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	46 x 18cm
Weight for 210cm
Straight Shaft	755g/26.25oz
Neutral Bent Shaft	907g/32oz
Recommended Length	205-220cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	205-230cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	205-230cm

High-angle available in 5cm increments

 

CASCADIA

• Advanced low-angle blade design direct from our Performance line.
• Carbon reinforced nylon blades are durable with the lightest swing weight in the recreational category.
• Standard with patented Adjustable Ferrule System (US Patent 6881111).
• Premium carbon blend shaft available in small or standard diameter.

Surface Area	605 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	49 x 15.6cm
Weight for 220cm
Straight Shaft	879g/31oz
Neutral Bent Shaft	1049g/37oz
Recommended Length	220-240cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	210-260cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	220-240cm

Low-angle available in 10cm increments

 

SKAGIT

• Unbeatable value and performance for low angle entrants and recreational kayakers.
• Fiberglass reinforced nylon blades have lightest swing weight at this price with smooth, stable stroke.
• Standard with patented Adjustable Ferrule System (US Patent 6881111).
• Premium carbon blend shaft available in small or standard diameter.

Surface Area	605 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	49 x 15.6cm
Weight for 220cm
Straight Shaft	964g/34oz
Recommended Length	220-240cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	210-260cm

Low-angle available in 10cm increments

 

TYBEE CARBON REINFORCED

• Advanced high-angle blade design direct from our Performance line.
• Best choice for a faster cadence.
• Versatile - advanced maneuvers & all around touring.
• Carbon reinforced nylon blades are durable and light weight.
• Standard with patented Adjustable Ferrule System (US Patent 6881111).
• Premium carbon blend shaft available in small or standard diameter.

Surface Area	608 sq. cm
Blade Length x Width	43 x 18.25 cm
Weight for 210cm
Straight Shaft	907g/32oz
Neutral Bent Shaft	1049g/37oz
Recommended Length	205-230cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	205-230cm
Neutral Bent Shaft	205-230cm

High-angle available in 5cm increments

 

TYBEE FIBERGLASS  REINFORCED

• Advanced high-angle blade design direct from our Performance line.
• Best choice for a faster cadence.
• Versatile - advanced maneuvers & all around touring.
• Fiberglass reinforced nylon blades are durable and light weight.
• Standard with patented Adjustable Ferrule System (US Patent 6881111).
• Premium carbon blend shaft available in small or standard diameter.

Surface Area	608 sq. cm
Blade Length x Width	43 x 18.25 cm
Weight for 210 cm
Straight Shaft	907g/32oz
Recommended Length	205-230 cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	205-230cm

Low-angle available in 10cm increments

 

SPRITE

• Proportionally smaller blades and shaft for kids.
• Advanced blade design for smooth, stable strokes.
• Fiberglass reinforced nylon blades on smaller diameter carbon blend shaft.
• A real touring paddle for kids.

Surface Area	407 sq cm
Blade Length x Width	47 x 12.5cm
Weight for 200cm
Straight Shaft	850g/30oz
Recommended Length	190-210cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft	180-230cm

Low-angle available in 10cm increments