The Werner Sherpa 4 Piece Straight Shaft is a whitewater kayak paddle that is built to deliver some of the highest levels of performance. Whilst Whitewater kayaking, it is highly recommended to carry a split kayak paddle, as in the event of a capsize you still need to be able to finish the trip and get off the river safely.
Werner Paddles designed the Sherpa Straight Shaft as a top end whitewater kayak paddle, it features mid sized blades for reasonable levels of power. This kayak paddle also incorporates a 4 piece design. This enables it to break down to create a four piece kayak paddle which is small and compact. The paddle shaft also features ovalized grips to indicate the correct position of the paddle blades in relation to the hands. The small compact size of this emergency paddle, ensures that it will also fit in the smallest of river running kayaks. The Werner Sherpa incorporates a glass-fibre paddle shaft which is then paired with a set of asymmetric glass-fibre paddle blades. The paddle blades then increase in thickness twice, as you get closer to the ends. This ensures that the balance between weight and durability is near perfect. The paddle shaft then splits in three locations, firstly in the centre and then right on the ends between the blade and shaft. Each joint is featured with a simple push button design. This can be easily actioned even in the coldest of weather.
The Dagger Axiom Action is a great river running kayak that's available in 4 different sizes, from junior right up to large adults. This playful kayak is suitable for paddling on up to class 3-4 white water, or even kayak surfing on the coast! It offers optimum comfort, support and performance thanks to features like its padded backrest, bulkhead footrest and thigh braces.
The Dagger Rewind Creek is a river running playboat that comes available in three different sizes to achieve the perfect fit. The Rewind Creek falls into a category of kayaks often known as a "half slice kayak". In simple terms, there is plenty of volume in the bow, ensuring the kayak will resurface quickly after paddling a good drop, and it also enables you to wear a nice pair of river shoes. The stern features a low volume design to keep things interesting on the river, as you will be able to do lots of eddy line tail squirts as you play the river. The Dagger Rewind features an easy access cockpit that has a contour ergo outfitting, for the best levels of adjustment and comfort.
The HF Equipment Weasel is a compact kayak throw bag, making it one of the smallest in its category. It features an 18m length of 7.5mm polypropylene floating rope. The throw bag itself is constructed from durable fabric, with a convenient handle on the base. The bag's neck opens and closes easily with a snap fastener. Additionally, there is a webbing tape loop on the bag's rear, perfect for attaching it to the HF Swifty Belt. After deployment, repacking the bag is effortless thanks to the large opening neck.
The Werner Powerhouse 4 Piece Straight Shaft is a whitewater paddle that's been designed to perform to the highest possible standards. This paddle falls into the banner of kayaking safety gear, as it can be stowed in the rear of your kayak with ease. A split kayak paddle is essential for whitewater kayaking, as if you let go of your paddle after capsizing you still need to be able to get off the river safely.
The Streamlyte Freeway Premier is a high end kayaking paddle that is particularly well suited towards whitewater. Whether you're creeking, river running or taking part in freestyle, this is a great option. Streamlyte paddles are fully manufactured and assembled here in the UK. The Streamlyte Freeway Premier kayak paddles features a fibreglass paddle shaft. This is then fitted with a pair of asymmetric blades which are made from a blend of glass and diolen to give the best levels of stiffness and durability.
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