Werner Desperado Rec WW Paddle 45 Degree - Closeout
- 45 degree blade offset significantly reduces wind resistance on the forward stroke for more efficient paddling.
- Built with Werner's premium carbon-blend fiberglass shaft for a superior strength-to-weight ratio.
- Carbon reinforced nylon blades are light, stiff and durable.
- The Desperado's mid-size blades are great for all around river running.
Small shaft option is available. To know if you need a small diameter shaft, measure your hand from the base of the palm to the tip of your middle finger. If your measurement is 6 1/4" or smaller you should try a small shaft. You can also print the "Shaft Diameter Print Out" in the Links section and use it to measure your hand.
- Features:
- Blades are light, stiff and durable
- Advanced river running design is stable and balanced
- Premium fiberglass shaft has Werner's legendary bomber strength.
- Blade Specs:
- Carbon Reinforced Nylon
- Size: 41 cm x 19.5cm, 16.4" x 7.8"
- 655sq cm
- Asymetrical
- Shaft Specs:
- Premium Fiberglass
- Straight Shaft
- 45° Feather
- Right Hand Control
- Paddle Weight:
- 1021g (36oz) at 197cm.
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- Good Control
- Reduces Flutter
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- Uncomfortable Shaft
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- River Running
Comments about Werner Desperado Rec WW Paddle 45° - Closeout:
Its a great paddle, I just wish it came in a oversize shaft. my hands are too big for it. It could use some grip tape. the only other thing wrong is I would make it bright colored so it is easier to find if you drop it.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Comfortable Shaft
- Good Control
Cons
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- Advanced Paddling Techniques
- River Running
Comments about Werner Desperado Rec WW Paddle 45° - Closeout:
Lightweight, comfortable, durable...gave this one as a gift. Very pleased with purchase, service and how knowledgeable online service staff were in anything technical questions.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Comfortable Shaft
- Stiffer blade
Cons
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- Recreational
Comments about Werner Desperado Rec WW Paddle 45° - Closeout:
class 2-5 paddlin
blade could be more rigid
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- Comfortable Shaft
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Comments about Werner Desperado Rec WW Paddle 45° - Closeout:
My paddle floated off on me once and it was really hard to see in the water!
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- Werner Desperado Rec WW Paddle 45° - Closeout
Q:
As I am not an experienced whitewater paddler, can you advise between a paddle 45 deg versus 30 deg offset? I have been using a 45 deg borrowed paddle for pool training, and while I have no issues with the rotation needed between alternate sides, how much of a difference can the 30 deg offset make. My right wrist lacks some strength due to a break years ago. As I am right handed, I expect that a 'right handed' paddle shaft is the proper choice?Asked on 4/12/2013 by Rocknut from Maplewood, NJ3 answers
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Here's what one of our ace kayakers has to say on this - "It is 15 degrees or 1/3 less total paddle rotation required per stroke. This allows for a faster cadence and will probably be easier on the right wrist. 30 degree offset is the norm these days in whitewater." And yes, right handed folks generally want a right hand control paddle.Answered on 4/15/2013 by Clyde from NRSVERIFIED BUYER
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This is my primary whitewater paddle and it works great for what I use if
for intermediate level mostly class 2-3. The 45 deg angle works well for
aggressive paddling and the rotation required is not an issue. I would say
the rotation required to paddle left to right becomes natural very quickly.Answered on 4/14/2013 by AnonymousVERIFIED BUYER
A:
I have only ever paddled with 45 degree paddles and prefer them for that
reason. The idea with a 30 degrees is less rotation as you paddle straight
forward and less to worry about with regard to bracing...blades are pretty
much the same on both sides. That said, I think a 30 degree gives less
power in certain strokes for maneuvering. No question that time spent
paddling will help strengthen your wrist, but neither paddle angle is
better for your situation per se. You are correct, go with the Right handed
paddle if you are right handed...that is the side that will primarily stay
on the paddle in a tight grip...at least more than your left in this
situation. Hope this information helps!
- Werner Desperado Rec WW Paddle 45° - Closeout
Q:
Do you have this with left hand controlAsked on 12/14/2012 by doors131 answer
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We don't stock it left-hand control, but can order it for you. Usually only takes a week. Give us a call - 800.635.5202.Answered on 12/14/2012 by Clyde from NRS
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Q:
Does the shaft have an area shaped differently for right (or left) handed control?Asked on 11/8/2012 by David from Lexington, SC1 answer
A:
The shaft is ovalized in the hand grip area, in opposite directions on the two sides. For right-hand control you would grip it so that the narrow part of the oval is at the second joint (from your knuckles) of your fingers. For left hand control, that area of the fingers would have to lay along the flattish area of the oval.Answered on 11/8/2012 by Clyde from NRS
