Athena, 2-Piece Straight Shaft

The Athena’s small size blades pull effortlessly through each stroke, for less fatigue in smaller paddlers. Built with Werner’s most advanced blade designs, you__l feel exceptionally light, buoyant strokes while the smooth back face gives a quiet entrance and exit from the water. The Athena is the smart choice for smaller paddlers who have a low-angle style of paddling and want a blade to match their stature.

Features:

• Ultimate performance.
• Small-sized low angle blades are ideal for smaller paddlers looking to be gentle to their bodies, while allowing for a faster cadence to keep up with the group.
• The volume of the buoyant, full carbon, blades creates an exceedingly light feel for effortless and confident strokes.
• Dynel edges protect the paddle from the rigorous environment paddlers often find themselves in. A roping material, dynel is impact and abrasion resistant.
• A smooth back face makes for cleaner entry and exit of your strokes and an elegant feel on the water.
• Dihedral allows for smooth and stable forward paddling, a core philosophy for Werner.
• Optimized flex and strength. Choose the carbon straight shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter.
• The Smart View Adjustable ferrule is the most simple, precise fitting on the market. The solid feel of a 1-piece paddle and nothing to snag your gear. (US Patent # 6881111 )

Specifications:

• Shaft Option: Straight
• Pieces: 2 Piece
• Weight Grams: 613g.
• Weight Ounces: 21.75oz.
• Length Range: 210cm to 260cm in 5cm Increments
• Blade Surface Area: 550cm2
• Blade Length x Width: 48cm x 15cm