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Athena

MSRP Straight $380, Neutral Bent Shaft - Carbon $455 (prices are in U.S. currency)

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 or anyone who likes to use a faster cadence.

  • Gentle on your joints
  • Delightfully smooth and elegant
  • Our lightest touring design
  • Ultimate choice for smaller paddlers, using a fast cadence and long paddle outings
Blade Length & Width 48 x 15cm
Surface Area 550sq cm
Weight for Size 220cm
Straight Shaft 623g/22oz
Neutral Bent Shaft - Carbon 709g/25oz
Recommended Length 220-240cm
Available Lengths  
Straight Shaft 210-260cm
Neutral Bent Shaft - Carbon 210-240cm
Lengths are available in increments
of 10 cm.
FEATURES & OPTIONS

Performance Core Blade Design

  • Light and buoyant
  • Dihedral for smooth forward strokes
  • Ribless back for smooth sculling strokes

Adjustable Ferrule System (US Patent 6881111)
(Ferrule Care Tips)

  • Light weight, elegant, easy to use
  • Changes feather from left to right in 15 degree increments
  • You determine what feather works best for you

Light Swing Weight

  • Swing weight is the weight you feel each time you lift your blade during a stroke
  • A light swing weight reduces fatigue
  • All Werner paddles are designed to be well balanced with a light swing weight

Low Angle Design

  • A more relaxed style of paddling commonly used on day and multi-day kayak trips
  • Smooth forward stroke reduces fatigue
  • Popular all around touring design

Neutral Bent Shaft - Carbon

  • Neutral bend naturally aligns wrists
  • Immediate comfort and reduced strain
  • Extremely light weight with Werner durability
  • Balanced for precise control and comfort
Small Shaft

Standard and Small Diameter Shaft

  • Two shaft sizes allow you to choose a good fit
  • A good fit allows you to use a light grip
  • A light grip is more comfortable, reduces fatigue, and increases your performance
  • Small diameter fits glove sizes XS-M, Standard Diameter Shaft fits glove sizes M-XL