Werner Nantahala

Werner Nantahala 1 Piece Straight Shaft Canoe Paddle

The Werner Nantahala is a powerful yet controlled one-piece canoe paddle designed for paddlers who need dependable performance on moving water. Combining a premium fibreglass blade with Werner’s durable Bomber fibreglass shaft, it offers a carefully judged balance of power, smoothness, stiffness, low swing weight and durability.

Its symmetrical blade shape provides predictable performance during forward paddling and manoeuvring strokes, including draws and pries. Werner’s dihedral blade design directs water evenly from each side of the blade, helping to create a smooth, stable stroke with limited flutter.

Powerful, predictable blade performance

With a generous 138 in² blade area, the Nantahala provides a positive purchase on the water without sacrificing control. The symmetrical profile gives paddlers predictable feedback across a range of canoe strokes, while the premium fibreglass blade offers an effective combination of power transfer, low swing weight and durability.

The blade is finished in Werner’s distinctive Bright Pearl colour.

Durable Bomber fibreglass shaft

Werner’s straight Bomber fibreglass shaft is designed to balance strength with optimised flex. This supports dependable power transfer while retaining controlled flex for a smoother feel through each stroke.

An oval index built into the shaft provides a clear reference for blade orientation, helping the paddler maintain accurate positioning without needing to look at the blade.

Enhanced control from the T-grip

The enhanced ABS T-grip is shaped to provide positive control and increased durability. Its secure feel helps paddlers execute accurate draws, pries and other manoeuvring strokes when navigating moving water.

Why choose the Werner Nantahala?

• Premium one-piece straight-shaft canoe paddle
• Designed for whitewater and moving-water canoeing
• Balances dependable power with a smooth, controlled stroke
• Symmetrical blade supports predictable forward and manoeuvring strokes
• Suitable for controlled draws and pries
• Dihedral design promotes a smooth, stable stroke with limited flutter
• Premium fibreglass blade in Werner’s Bright Pearl finish
• Strong Bomber fibreglass shaft with optimised flex
• Oval shaft indexing improves blade awareness and control
• Durable enhanced ABS T-grip
• Generous 138 in² blade area
  
  

Product specifications

Paddle type: Canoe paddle

Shaft type: Straight shaft

Construction: One piece

Performance level: Premium Performance

Blade material: Fibreglass

Blade colour: Bright Pearl

Blade design: Dihedral

Blade shape: Symmetrical

Shaft material: Bomber fibreglass

Shaft indexing: Oval index

Grip: Enhanced ABS T-grip

Blade surface area: 138 in²

Blade dimensions: 21.5 × 8.25 in

Manufacturer-stated weight: 773 g / 27.25 oz