The Athena's smaller Performance Core blades pull effortlessly through each stroke allowing you to use a faster cadence when you want to get up to cruising speed. Exceptionally quiet, light and buoyant, the Athena is the smart choice for smaller paddlers who have a low-angle style of paddling. * Small-sized blades are gentle on your joints and allow a faster cadence.
• Performance Core blades are buoyant, lightweight, and quiet
• Smooth forward strokes make paddling all day feel effortless
• Our lightest, most elegant touring design

FEATURES & FIT OPTIONS

Create a custom fitting paddle to increase your performance, reduce your fatigue and have more fun on the water. All Touring Performance Core paddles come standard with our Performance Core blade design and our patented Adjustable Ferrule System (US patent 6881111). You choose Straight Shaft Carbon or Neutral Bent Shaft Carbon; in either our Standard or Small Diameter shafts. Then use your height and boat width to determine the correct paddle length. Visit Werner's Fit Guide to customize your paddle.

FEATURES & OPTIONS:

Small-sized Performance Core Blades

• Small-sized blades are gentle on joints and great for smaller paddlers.
• Lighter, buoyant feel on the water.
• Carbon weave for lightest weight to strength ratio.
• Dihedral for smooth forward strokes.
• Ribless back for smooth sculling strokes.


Low Angle Paddling

• The most common paddling style using a more casual cadence.
• The paddle is kept at a low angle relative to the water and a relaxed arching stroke is used.
• Smooth forward stroke reduces fatigue.


Adustable Ferrule

• Elegant, easy to use design.
• Low profile button looks and feels like a 1-piece paddle.
• Internal gear system for precise fit.
• Adjusts feather left or right in 15 degree increments.
• You determine what feather works best for you.


Straight Shaft Carbon

• More traditional feeling and generally less expensive.
• The lightest weight option available.
• Continuous length allows for easy hand movement.


Neutral Bent Shaft Carbon

• Neutral bent shafts naturally aligns wrists to reduce fatigue
• More hand to shaft contact for increased control
• Immediate comfort and reduced strain with lighter grip
• Extremely light weight with Werner durability
• Balanced for precise control and comfort


Standard and Small Diameter Shaft

• Two shaft sizes ensure you get a proper fit.
• A good fit allows you to use a light grip, reducing fatigue and increasing comfort and performance.
• Hands larger than 7” fit our Standard Shaft.
• Hands smaller than 6.5” fit our Small Shaft
• Hands between 6.5” and 7” - try both!


Light Swing Weight

• Swing weight is the weight you feel each time you lift your blade during a stroke.
• A light swing weight reduces fatigue and makes paddling more fun.


Correct Length

• Locate the closest combination of paddler height and boat width listed.
• Narrower boats or shorter paddlers subtract 5cm for high angle and 10cm for low angle.
• Add length for wider boats and sit-on-tops
• Use the chart (see image) as a starting point and contact a Werner representative for more information if needed 800.275.3311.