Werner Athena Carbon Paddle - Bent

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Exceptionally quiet, light and buoyant, the Werner Athena is the smart choice for smaller kayakers who have a low-angle style of paddling. The sleek blades make touring feel almost effortless.

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Werner's exclusive Neutral Bent Shaft positions your hands for the best balance, comfort and control, helping reduce discomfort in your wrists and arms.
The volume of the buoyant, full carbon, blade creates an exceedingly light feel for effortless and confident strokes.
Curved dihedral blade face reduces "flutter" and enhances maneuverability, helping you smoothly link strokes.
Werner's exclusive Smart-View™ adjustable ferrule gives you a convenient two-piece paddle that looks and feels like a one-piece.
The Smart-View system lets you quickly and easily adjust the offset, or feather angle, of your paddle in 15 degree increments with right- or left-hand control.
Small diameter shafts are available and recommended for paddlers whose hand (from the base of the palm to the tip of the middle finger) measures 6 1/2" or smaller.

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Adjustable ferrules are built with fine tolerances for a precise fit. Sand, silt or salt left inside the ferrule will interfere with adjustability. After each use, take the paddle apart and thoroughly rinse the ferrule with warm water. Dry before reassembling.

Sizing

Specs

Blade Material:

Carbon, foam core

Blade Size:

15 cm W x 48 cm L (5.9" W x 18.9" L)

Blade Surface Area:

550 sq cm / 82 sq in

Blade Shape:

Asymmetrical

Shaft Material:

Carbon

Shaft Shape:

Bent

Feather:

Also called "offset." The difference in angle between the two blades of a kayak paddle. Some paddles have a fixed feather, while others are adjustable. Degree of feather is a matter of personal preference.

Adjustable SmartView ferrule 0-75 degrees

Breakdown:

Yes - 2 pieces

Control:

When paddling, one hand keeps its grip on the paddle and the other rotates around the shaft. The grip hand is your "control" hand. Some paddles can be custom ordered with left-hand control.

Right or left hand

Small Shaft Stocked:

Yes

Weight:

220 is 26 oz (737 g)

Application:

Touring - low angle

Features:

This small blade is a great choice for smaller kayakers who like low-angle style.
Foam core design has a light and buoyant stroke
Dihedral blade face creates a smooth forward stroke.
Light-weight, smooth and elegant - gentle on your joints.
Smart-View™ adjustable ferrule gives you a convenient two-piece paddle that looks and feels like a one-piece
Neutral Bent Shaft positions your hands for the best balance, comfort and control, helping reduce discomfort in your wrists and arms