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 |
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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.
Product Description
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 |