A mid-size touring kayak paddle with fiberglass blades and a carbon-blend shaft, built for relaxed low-angle paddling. People pick it as a big step up in weight and feel from a basic aluminum paddle without paying full-carbon prices.
Specs
- Weight: 26.75 oz / 761 g (2-piece straight shaft, Werner)
- Blade: fiberglass, 52 x 16.5 cm, 650 cm² surface area, dihedral, mid-size
- Shaft: carbon-blend straight shaft, standard or small diameter
- Pieces: 2, with Smart-View adjustable ferrule for feather angle
- Lengths: 205–260 cm in 5 cm steps (220, 230, 240 cm shown in stock)
- Price: $365 (Werner, Oct 2026)
What reviewers say
Owners talk about how light it feels compared to entry-level paddles and how much less their shoulders ache after a long day. An Inflatable Kayak World owner who bought the carbon bent-shaft version praised the smooth, efficient stroke and the adjustable ferrule, and suggested a 230 cm length for wide inflatable kayaks; they listed about 27.5 oz for the 2-piece straight shaft. They named no real downsides beyond price. Fewer formal reviews cover the fiberglass straight-shaft version this run, so that one is a gap.
Good
- Light swing weight compared to aluminum and plastic paddles
- Smooth, stable stroke from the dihedral blade
- Adjustable feather and simple, secure ferrule
- Wide range of lengths and two shaft diameters
Not so good
- Expensive compared to entry paddles
- Werner pitches fiberglass blades as the value choice; its carbon versions cost more but swing lighter
- Built for low-angle touring strokes, not whitewater
Who it's for
Recreational and touring kayakers who paddle often and want a lighter, smoother paddle for long days on lakes, rivers and coast. Occasional paddlers on short outings may not feel the difference is worth the price.
Sources
Last checked 2026-10-19. Specs from the maker; review notes summarized in our own words.