Werner Strike Straight Shaft

These are ordered and stocked with 30 degree Right Hand. Custom orders available for length, offset, and small shaft, allow 4-8 weeks for delivery to shop. Call 613-376-6220 or email info@frontenacoutfitters for more information.

A mid-sized whitewater kayak paddle with a blade-forward design, the Strike is built for smaller paddlers and women who want genuine river-running performance without having to muscle through every stroke. The increased blade-to-shaft offset puts the blade at a more vertical angle through the power phase, which means more efficient energy transfer and less wasted effort on every stroke.

The mid-sized blade hits a versatile sweet spot for daily river use, generating solid power for downriver paddling without the fatigue that comes with a larger blade surface. A custom low-profile reinforcement spine adds stiffness and structural strength right where the blade needs it most, while keeping maneuverability intact when you're linking strokes in technical water. Dihedral keeps the forward stroke smooth and stable, a design principle Werner has built into their paddles for decades.

Werner's Bomber fibreglass construction gives the Strike the kind of toughness that holds up to repeated contact with rocks and hydraulics. It comes exclusively in the high-visibility Galaxy HD Graphic finish, which is a practical choice in moving water. Stocked at Frontenac Outfitters in 30-degree right-hand feather. Custom lengths, offsets, and small shaft configurations are available with a 4 to 8 week lead time. Call or email us for details.

• Blade style: Mid-sized high-angle whitewater blade with blade-forward design
• Construction: Fibreglass blade with Bomber fibreglass straight shaft
• Blade geometry: Dihedral, asymmetrical with low-profile reinforcement spine
• Blade surface area: 685 cm2
• Blade dimensions: 46.5 cm x 19.5 cm
• Shaft options: Standard or small diameter straight shaft
• Weight: 985 g (34.75 oz)
• Length range: 158 cm to 230 cm in 1 cm increments
• Feather angle: Fixed, left or right, 0 to 90 degrees in 5 degree increments
• Stock configuration: 30-degree right-hand feather
• Finish: Galaxy HD Graphic only