Description
The Athena’s small size blades pull effortlessly through each stroke, for less fatigue in smaller paddlers. This small shaft version gives paddlers with smaller hands better grip and weight savings. Built with Werner’s most advanced blade designs, you will feel exceptionally light, buoyant strokes while the smooth back face gives a quiet entrance and exit from the water. The Werner Athena kayak paddle is the smart choice for smaller paddlers who have a low-angle style of paddling and want a blade and small shaft to match their stature.SpecificationsShaft OptionPiecesWeight GramsWeight OuncesLength RangeStraight1 Piece553g.19.5oz.210cm to 260cm in 5cm IncrementsStraight2 Piece613g.21.75oz.210cm to 260cm in 5cm IncrementsStraight4 Piecen/an/a210cm to 260cm in 5cm IncrementsBent1 Piece691g.24.5oz.210cm to 240cm in 5cm IncrementsBent2 Piece691g.24.5oz.210cm to 240cm in 5cm IncrementsFeaturesUltimate performance brings together all of Werner’s most advanced designs.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 or Neutral Bent shaft in Standard Diameter or Small Diameter.SizingLow Angle Paddlers Paddler HeightBoat Width (under 23″)Boat Width ( 23″ – 28″)Boat Width (28″ – 32″)Boat Width (over 32″)Less than 5’220 cm220 cm230 cm240 cm5′ – 5’6″220 cm220 cm230 cm240 cm5’6″ – 6’220 cm220 cm230 cm240 cm6′ and taller220 cm220 cm230 cm240 cm High Angle Paddlers Paddler HeightBoat Width (under 23″)Boat Width (23″ – 26″)Boat Width (26″ – 28″)Boat Width (over 28″)Less than 5’4″205 cm205 cm210 cm210 cm5’4″ – 6’210 cm210 cm215 cm215 cm6′ and taller215 cm215 cm220 cm220 cmVideo
