An advanced river running design at an introductory price. The Werner Rio’s mid-size blades are well balanced and easy to use, making this a great paddle for beginner and intermediate kayakers.
Product Details
- 30 degree blade offset balances solid bracing with reduced wind resistance.
- Features Werner’s fiberglass shaft for a superior strength-to-weight ratio.
- The combination of fiberglass and nylon in the blades are impact and wear resistant at a lower price point.
- The Rio’s mid-size blades are great for all around river running.
Specs
Blade Material:
Fiberglass-reinforced nylon
Blade Size:
19.5 cm W x 41 cm L (7.7" W x 16.1" L)
Blade Surface Area:
655 sq cm / 101.5 sq in
Blade Shape:
Asymmetrical
Shaft Material:
Fiberglass
Shaft Shape:
Straight
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.
30 degree
Breakdown:
No
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 hand
Small Shaft Stocked:
No
Weight:
197 is 37.75 oz (1070 g)
Application:
- Whitewater: River Running
- Versatile Use
Features:
- Mid-size blades are well balanced and easy to use, making this a great paddle for beginner and intermediate kayakers
- Advanced river running design is stable and balanced
- Premium fiberglass shaft has Werner's legendary bomber strength
- Fiberglass reinforced nylon blades are light and durable
WARNING: This product can expose you to Vinyl Chloride, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. This product can expose you to Bisphenol A (BPA), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. More about California Proposition 65 »
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