Product categories : Paddles
NANTAHALA PADDLE ( One of the most visited river runs in the country, located in North Carolina)
The Nantahala offers an excellent balance of power for a smooth stroke in a light weight and durable canoe paddle. Symmetrical blade shape designed for predictable forward paddling and maneuvering strokes.
- 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.
- Optimized flex and strength with our Bomber fiberglass shaft.
- Oval index for added control.
- Bright Pearl fiberglass blade.
- Enhanced ABS T-grip is designed for maximum control and greater durability.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Shaft Option | Pieces | Weight Grams | Weight Ounces | Length Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 Piece | 773g. | 27.25oz. | 48″ to 64″ in 1″ increments |
| Blade Surface Area | 138 in2 |
| Blade Length x Width | 21.5in x 8.25in |
GUIDE STICK PADDLE ( Trusted by professionals on rivers around the world.)
- The Guide Stick is designed and built for raft guides who want Werner’s legendary Bomber durability. The simple, symmetrical blade design offers predictable, versatile strokes to keep your guests on the line and out of trouble.
- 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.
- Optimized flex and strength with our reliable fiberglass shaft.
- Oval index for added control.
- Brightly colored fiberglass blade in Yellow or Fire on the Water HD Graphics.
- Enhanced ABS T-grip is designed for maximum control and greater durability.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Shaft Option | Pieces | Weight Grams | Weight Ounces | Length Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 Piece | 914g. | 32.25oz. | 48″ to 75″ in 1″ increments |
| Blade Surface Area | 138 in2 |
| Blade Length x Width | 21.5in x 8.25in |
LUNA PADDLE (Slide in off the bank, under the full moon and into a new world.)
The Luna’s symmetrical blade offers predictable forward paddling and maneuvering strokes. Werner quality and design with chosen materials to offer an introductory price.
- Standard Performance gives you Werner’s heritage for a better paddling paddle at introductory prices.
- Symmetrical blade design offers predictable and versatile strokes.
- Dihedral allows for smooth and stable forward paddling, a core philosophy for Werner.
- Fiberglass Wrapped Shaft offers durability at a value price.
- Bright White fiberglass blade.
- Enhanced ABS T-grip is designed for maximum control and greater durability.
- Read our Advanced Designs + Advanced Fit section below for even more information on this paddle.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Shaft Option | Pieces | Weight Grams | Weight Ounces | Length Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 Piece | 744g. | 26.25oz. | 48″ to 64″ in 1″ increments |
| Blade Surface Area | 131 in2 |
| Blade Length x Width | 20.75in x 8in |
BANDIT CARBON PADDLE ( Leave the money behind, steal the show.)
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Shaft Option | Pieces | Weight Grams | Weight Ounces | Length Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 Piece | 687g. | 24.25oz. | 48″ to 64″ in 1″ increments. |
| Blade Surface Area | 125 in2 |
| Blade Length x Width | 19.25in x 8in |
- Premium Performance uses material choice and manufacturing skill to allow for a perfect combination of light swing weight and stiffness with our Bomber reliability. Carbon construction gives you our lightest swing weight option.
- Aggressive spooned power face for a powerful catch.
- Durable carbon weave laminate blade makes this our lightest Bandit.
- Dihedral allows for smooth and stable forward paddling, a core philosophy for Werner.
- Optimized flex and strength with continuous weave carbon shaft.
- Oval index for added control.
- Enhanced ABS T-grip is designed for maximum control and greater durability.
- Read our Advanced Designs + Advanced Fit section below for even more information on this paddle.
Werner Powerhouse Fiberglass Straight Shaft One‑Piece Whitewater Paddle
Trusted on the hardest runs in the world and those firing up the hardest line on their local run are the Werner river running paddles. The Powerhouse and its smaller counterpart the Sherpa offer Bomber reliability, tested and proven where it counts.
Learn more about Choosing a Whitewater Paddle
- 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.
- 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.
- Full sized blades are and ideal fit for larger, well-conditioned paddlers.
- Optimized flex and strength. Designed for your body to feel strain free without giving up Bomber reliability.
- Choose from fiberglass Straight or carbon Neutral Bent shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter.
- Available in bright translucent red or our Search pattern.
- 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.
River Running
Paddles with a river running blade shape will have a more pronounced tip and larger portion of the surface area above the center line of the blade. This allows for an earlier more powerful catch providing a more powerful forward stroke, making them ideal for river running, creeking or coastal rock gardening.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Shaft Option | Pieces | Weight Grams | Weight Ounces | Length Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 Piece | 999g. | 35.25oz. | 162cm to 230cm in 1cm increments. |
| Straight | 2 Piece | n/a | n/a | 162cm to 230cm in 1cm increments. |
| Straight | 4 Piece | 1169g. | 41.25oz. | 194, 197, 200, 203, 206, 209 only. |
| Bent | 1 Piece | 1070g. | 37.75oz. | 188cm to 203cm in 1cm increments |
| Feather Angle | Fixed. L or R. 0 to 90 in 5 degree increments. |
| Blade Surface Area | 720 cm2 |
| Blade Length x Width | 48cm x 20cm |
WHITEWATER SHAFTS
BOMBER = Reliable. Werner’s legendary bomber reputation has given paddlers decades of confidence on the most extreme rivers across the world. With utmost attention to detail, design and craftsmanship, Werner shafts are all handmade at their production facility in Sultan WA, USA. Werner is able to place our choice of fiberglass and carbon materials exactly where it’s needed. The result is an unmatched combination of flex, weight and of course strength. With advanced design and materials in the blades and shafts, look no further than Werner to see who the leaders in white water are. Whether you go with straight shaft, or neutral bent, Werner shafts have a unique feel. Notice the texture, the indexing. Designed to give you more comfort and control and to be able to feel the precision of every one of your strokes.
Werner Sherpa Fiberglass Straight Shaft One‑Piece Whitewater Paddle
The Sherpa’s blades are mid size, but give you a little more low angle power than the Werner Player. The Straight Shaft cuts down on the weight and price of the paddle and gives it a more traditional feel. This paddle is great for people interested in river running or creekboating, but want to get out a rip it up at there local playspot too!
Learn more about Choosing a Whitewater Paddle
- Premium Performance uses material choice and manufacturing skill to allow for a perfect combination of light swing weight and stiffness. Carbon blade construction gives you our lightest swing weight option.
- 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 our fiberglass Straight or carbon Neutral Bent shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter.
- Available in carbon blade.
- 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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Shaft Option | Pieces | Weight Grams | Weight Ounces | Length Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 Piece | 950g. | 33.5oz. | 158cm to 230cm in 1cm increments. |
| Straight | 2 Piece | n/a | n/a | 158cm to 230cm in 1cm increments. |
| Bent | 1 Piece | 1021g. | 36oz. | 185cm to 200cm in 1cm increments |
| Feather Angle | Fixed. L or R. 0 to 90 in 5 degree increments. |
| Blade Surface Area | 680 cm2 |
| Blade Length x Width | 46cm x 19.5cm
|
RIVER RUNNING
With a more pronounced tip and more surface area above the center of the blade, this design is optimized for a better forward stroke. So for the core elements of river running, pulling yourself through or over holes and drops, breaking in and out of current and ferrying across current, these blades are your best choice. The best white water boaters in the world believe in our designs. Werner’s white water designs have a slight dihedral for smooth vertical maneuvering strokes. Note we also flatten the back face spine to aid in these strokes.
WHITEWATER SHAFTS
BOMBER = Reliable. Werner’s legendary bomber reputation has given paddlers decades of confidence on the most extreme rivers across the world. With utmost attention to detail, design and craftsmanship, Werner shafts are all handmade at their production facility in Sultan WA, USA. Werner is able to place their choice of fiberglass and carbon materials exactly where it’s needed. The result is an unmatched combination of flex, weight and of course strength. With advanced design and materials in the blades and shafts, look no further than Werner to see who the leaders in white water are. Whether you go with straight shaft, or neutral bent, Werner shafts have a unique feel. Notice the texture, the indexing. Designed to give you more comfort and control and to be able to feel the precision of every one of your strokes.
Werner Powerhouse Carbon Straight Shaft One‑Piece Whitewater Paddle
Trusted on the hardest runs in the world and those firing up the hardest line on their local run are the Werner river running paddles. The Powerhouse and its smaller counterpart the Sherpa, offer Bomber reliability, tested and proven where it counts.
Learn more about Choosing a Whitewater Paddle
- Premium Performance uses material choice and manufacturing skill to allow for a perfect combination of light swing weight and stiffness. Carbon blade construction gives you our lightest swing weight option.
- 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.
- Full sized blades are and ideal fit for larger, well-conditioned paddlers.
- Optimized flex and strength. Designed for your body to feel strain free without giving up Bomber reliability.
- Choose from fiberglass Straight or carbon Neutral Bent shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter.
- Available in black carbon.
- 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.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
| Shaft Option | Pieces | Weight Grams | Weight Ounces | Length Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straight | 1 Piece | 964g. | 34oz. | 162cm to 230cm in 1cm increments. |
| Straight | 2 Piece | 964g. | 34oz. | 162cm to 230cm in 1cm increments. |
| Bent | 1 Piece | 1035g. | 36.5oz. | 188cm to 203cm in 1cm increments |
| Feather Angle | Fixed. L or R. 0 to 90 in 5 degree increments. |
| Blade Surface Area | 720 cm2 |
| Blade Length x Width | 48cm x 20cm |
WHITEWATER SHAFTS
BOMBER = Reliable. Werner’s legendary bomber reputation has given paddlers decades of confidence on the most extreme rivers across the world. With utmost attention to detail, design and craftsmanship, Werner shafts are all handmade at their production facility in Sultan WA, USA. Werner is able to place our choice of fiberglass and carbon materials exactly where it’s needed. The result is an unmatched combination of flex, weight and of course strength. With advanced design and materials in the blades and shafts, look no further than Werner to see who the leaders in white water are. Whether you go with straight shaft, or neutral bent, Werner shafts have a unique feel. Notice the texture, the indexing. Designed to give you more comfort and control and to be able to feel the precision of every one of your strokes.
SHERPA CARBON PADDLE
- Premium Performance uses material choice and manufacturing skill to allow for a perfect combination of light swing weight and stiffness. Carbon blade construction gives you our lightest swing weight option.
- 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 our fiberglass Straight or carbon Neutral Bent shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter.
- Available in carbon blade.
- 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.
STANDARD PADDLE
8″ x 20″ blade and fully clad aluminum shaft provides power and reduces maintenance. Comes in T-grip. Available in many colors for outfitters & liveries, please contact customer service for more information.
Blade Material: high impact polypropylene,
Shaft Material: fully clad aluminum,
Diameter: 1.125″ ,
Lengths (in.): 54 (black, green, olive, yellow/blue) 57, 60 (all colors) 63 (black only),
Weight: 34 oz. (60″ length), Blade Size: 8″ x 20″, T-grip Blade/Shaft Color: black/black, green/green, olive/olive, yellow/blue, yellow/red, white/blue, white/red
ECONOMY PADDLE
Lightweight and durable, this is the perfect all-purpose paddle. An 8″ X 20″ blade adds power to your stroke. The tempered-aluminum shaft has a 13″ plastic grip for sure handling. Blade and T-grip are molded of high impact polypropylene.
Blade Material: high impact polypropylene
Shaft Material: tempered aluminum
Lengths (in.): black/black: 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66 green/black: 48, 54, 57, 60, 66 yellow/black or red/black: 60
Weight: 30 oz. (60″)
Blade/T-Grip Colors: black, green, yellow, redShaft Color:black (silver with black sleeve)
OAR
Our most performance-proven oar. A tempered aluminum full-length shaft and reinforced inner sleeve maximize strength and stiffness. A contoured handle with a Santoprene grip ensures comfort.
NOTE: Shaft measurements listed include a 26″ blade. Blades are sold separately. To order blades please see Outfitter Blade Assembly under Oar Accessories.
Shaft Material: tempered aluminum,
Length (ft.): blue: 8, 9, 10 yellow: 8, 8.5, 9, 9.5, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16
NOTE: Shaft measurments listed include a 26″ blade. Blades are sold separately.
Shaft Diameter: 1.75″ / 4.5 cm Weight: 113 oz. (9′)
Available Blade Colors: black, yellow
(Blades are sold separately.)
Available for our 2-piece takedown Heavy Duty oar shafts and our 1-piece Extra Heavy Duty oar shafts. Tough, rugged, lightweight assembly with full length reinforced blade. Blades are molded of high-impact, glass-filled synthetic material. Withstands the toughest conditions.
The removable 6.5″x 26″ or 8″x 26″ blade assemblies are easy to store. Available in yellow or black.
GUIDES PADDLE
An 8″ x 26″ heavy duty blade delivers great power and a reinforced extra heavy duty shaft stands up to the toughest conditions. T-Grip only.
Blade Material: xenoy™
Lengths: (in.) 66, 72
Shaft Material: aluminum with full length
Polyethylene grip Weight: 48 oz. (66 in.)
Blade Color: yellow, Shaft Color: blue