Werner Bandito

Werner Bandito 1 Piece Straight Shaft Canoe Paddle

The Werner Bandito is a premium whitewater canoe paddle designed for technical river runners and slalom canoeists who want a powerful catch from a smaller blade.

Its aggressive, spooned power face is designed to engage the water firmly at the catch. With a blade area of 105in², the Bandito provides a more compact alternative to the full-sized Werner Bandit while retaining the strong, responsive character required for technical whitewater paddling.

Smaller Spooned Whitewater Blade

The Bandito’s translucent blue blade uses a durable fibreglass laminate construction that Werner positions as a balance between swing weight and value.

Its scooped power face is designed to produce a powerful catch, making the Bandito well suited to paddlers who want strong blade engagement without moving up to the larger 125in² blade found on the Werner Bandit.

Smooth and Stable Strokes

Werner’s dihedral blade design helps direct water evenly across both sides of the blade. This reduces flutter and promotes smooth, stable forward paddling through the power phase of each stroke.

The combination of a smaller blade area, spooned power face and dihedral profile makes the Bandito a strong option for technical river running and canoe slalom.

Reliable Fibreglass Straight Shaft

The one-piece straight shaft is manufactured from fibreglass and engineered for optimised flex and strength.

Its standard-diameter construction provides a familiar grip for paddlers who prefer a conventional whitewater canoe paddle shaft.

Best Suited To

• Technical whitewater canoeing
• Canoe slalom
• River running
• Paddlers who prefer a smaller whitewater blade
• Paddlers seeking a compact alternative to the Werner Bandit
  
  

Key Features

• Aggressively spooned power face for a powerful catch
• Smaller 105in² blade
• Dihedral blade profile for smooth, stable forward paddling
• Translucent blue fibreglass laminate blade
• Fibreglass straight shaft with optimised flex and strength
• One-piece construction
• Standard shaft diameter
• Designed for technical river running and canoe slalom
• Werner Premium Performance construction
  
  

Manufacturer Specifications

• Shaft type: Straight
• Construction: One piece
• Blade construction: Fibreglass laminate
• Shaft construction: Fibreglass
• Blade shape: Scooped
• Blade design: Dihedral
• Blade colour: Translucent blue
• Blade area: 105in² / approximately 677cm²
• Blade dimensions: 18 × 7.25in / approximately 45.7 × 18.4cm
• Manufacturer-published weight: 673g / 23.75oz
• Shaft diameter: Standard
• Performance level: Premium

Available UK stock lengths may vary. Please select from the length options currently shown on this product page.

Who Is the Werner Bandito For?

The Werner Bandito is designed for whitewater canoeists and slalom paddlers who prefer a smaller blade than the full-sized Werner Bandit. Its spooned power face provides a strong catch, while the dihedral profile supports smooth and stable forward paddling.

It is particularly well suited to paddlers looking for a premium one-piece canoe paddle with a compact whitewater blade, dependable fibreglass construction and a straight shaft engineered for optimised flex and strength.