River Running

Powerhouse Carbon | full-size blade

MSRP:
Straight Shaft $290
Neutral Bent Shaft $390
(prices are in U.S. currency)

The Powerhouse offers amazing power and responsiveness needed for big creeks and river running. Full size blades are evenly balanced to create a clean catch that is immediately powerful and smooth through out the entire stroke.

  • Larger blades are ideal for well conditioned paddlers who love to run big rivers and creeks
  • Balanced blade design is smooth and powerful from catch to release
  • Extremely light weight and responsive
  • Werner's legendary bomber strength
Surface Area 720 sq cm
Blade Length x Width 48 x 19.5cm
Weight for 197cm
Straight Shaft 936g/33oz
Neutral Bent Shaft 992g/35oz
Recommended Length 191-200cm
Available Lengths:
Straight Shaft 185-206cm
Neutral Bent Shaft 188-203cm

FEATURES & FIT OPTIONS

Create a custom fitting paddle to increase your performance, reduce your fatigue and have more fun on the water. All Whitewater Performance paddles come standard with our Performance Carbon laminate blade design. You choose Straight Shaft or Neutral Bent Shaft; in either our Standard or Small Diameter shafts. Then use your height and boat width to determine the correct paddle length. Visit Werner's Fit Guide to customize your paddle.

FEATURES & OPTIONS:

Full-sized River Running & Creeking Blade

  • Blade design is evenly balanced so the catch is clean, immediately powerful, and smooth through out the entire stroke
  • Full-sized blades catch a lot of water and are appropriate for stronger, well conditioned paddlers.

Premium WW Fiberglass Laminate Cross Section

  • A slight dihedral offers the right combination for both smooth maneuvering strokes and a powerful forward stroke
  • High quality continuous weave fiberglass materials for the lightest strongest paddle available

Straight Shaft

  • More traditional feeling and generally less expensive.
  • The lightest weight option available.
  • Continuous length allows for easy hand movement.

Neutral Bent Shaft

  • Neutral bent shafts naturally aligns wrists to reduce fatigue
  • More hand to shaft contact for increased control
  • Immediate comfort and reduced strain with lighter grip
  • Light weight with Werner durability
  • Balanced for precise control and comfort

Standard and Small Diameter Shaft

  • Two shaft sizes ensure you get a proper fit.
  • A good fit allows you to use a light grip, reducing fatigue and increasing comfort and performance.
  • Hands larger than 7” fit our Standard Shaft.
  • Hands smaller than 6.5” fit our Small Shaft
  • Hands between 6.5” and 7” - try both!

Correct Length

  • Locate the closest combination of paddling style and paddler height listed.
  • Add length for inflatable and sit-on-top kayaks
  • Use this chart as a starting point and contact a Werner representative for more information if needed 800.275.3311.
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