Whitewater Kayak Paddle Complete Buying Guide The Werner Double Diamond is the ultimate kayak paddle for serious playboaters. Trust Werner's Bomber strength and reliability no matter what trick you're going for. The bent shaft on this Double Diamond kayak paddle ensures more ergonomic strokes for longer days. Specifications Shaft Option Pieces Weight Grams Weight Ounces Length Range Straight 1 Piece 1021g. 36oz. 162cm to 230cm in 1cm increments. Straight 2 Piece n/a n/a 162cm to 230cm in 1cm increments. Bent 1 Piece 1084g. 38.25oz. 188cm to 203cm in 1cm increments. Features Ultimate performance brings together all of our most advanced designs. Down turned blades give immediate directional control for rudder and draw strokes. The volume of the buoyant, full carbon, blade creates an exceedingly light feel for effortless and confident strokes. With white water specific reinforcement channels, our low-profile back face design allows for a quieter catch and effortless exit of the stroke while maintaining strength. Dihedral allows for smooth and stable forward paddling, a core philosophy for Werner. Dynel edges and Kevlar reinforcement protect the paddle from the rigors of the whitewater environment. Mid-sized blades are an ideal fit for the great majority of average size paddlers. Optimized flex and strength. Choose our Bomber fiberglass Straight or carbon Neutral Bent shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter. Feather Angle: 1-piece options- unfeathered, Right hand control or left hand control, up to 90 degrees, in 5 degree increments. 2-piece R45/0/L45 or R30/L30. R45 is our most popular in river running and R30 in play boating. Read our Advanced Designs + Advanced Fit section below for even more information on this paddle.
