Kayak paddle advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

King Saba · 06-01-2016, 12:24 AM

When I used to paddle I was sporting a Malibu Stealth 12. It's stealthy because I went pretty dang slow.

My first paddle was a POS aluminum paddle with Polypropylene blades. It weighed 42oz even though the manufacturer BSes you with a 35.6oz rating. Paddling for 6-7 hours at a time made for a heck of an endurance workout since the winds and current were always blowing me around and the kayak could not carry a cadence to save its life. I then went to a Werner Camano Hooked and my god did it make a world of difference. 27.5oz!!! The significant weight reduction in the paddle allowed me to paddle stronger, longer, and with less overall effort since I wasn't constantly slinging a beating stick around.

I have found that I'm more of a high angle paddler to which this paddle is probably more suited for a low angle paddler, but it works well for both applications. It hits that sweet spot. If I could go back I think I would have gotten a Shuna like Orca did. You get a lot more power with each stroke and in the prowler it's a great combo.

sandico · 06-01-2016, 04:45 PM

I have had a Werner Shuna for about 13 years. My first paddle and it is great. I have used it on all widths of kayaks in the 230cm length, I'm 5'10", and it has worked. It is your motor, invest in the paddle.

Kerry Peeler
OEX Mission Bay

06-01-2016, 12:24 AM	#1
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 849	When I used to paddle I was sporting a Malibu Stealth 12. It's stealthy because I went pretty dang slow. My first paddle was a POS aluminum paddle with Polypropylene blades. It weighed 42oz even though the manufacturer BSes you with a 35.6oz rating. Paddling for 6-7 hours at a time made for a heck of an endurance workout since the winds and current were always blowing me around and the kayak could not carry a cadence to save its life. I then went to a Werner Camano Hooked and my god did it make a world of difference. 27.5oz!!! The significant weight reduction in the paddle allowed me to paddle stronger, longer, and with less overall effort since I wasn't constantly slinging a beating stick around. I have found that I'm more of a high angle paddler to which this paddle is probably more suited for a low angle paddler, but it works well for both applications. It hits that sweet spot. If I could go back I think I would have gotten a Shuna like Orca did. You get a lot more power with each stroke and in the prowler it's a great combo.

06-01-2016, 04:45 PM	#2
sandico Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: San Diego Posts: 94	I have had a Werner Shuna for about 13 years. My first paddle and it is great. I have used it on all widths of kayaks in the 230cm length, I'm 5'10", and it has worked. It is your motor, invest in the paddle. Kerry Peeler OEX Mission Bay