White Water Kayaking

The Werner Double Diamond is a cranked carbon kayak paddle and is possibly the best one available! This paddle features a full carbon construction, making it light, stiff and strong. The paddle blades also feature a foam core which makes them very buoyant in the water. The blades then have Dynel reinforced edges, while other strategic parts of the paddle are reinforced with Kevlar. These are then mounted on the neutral bend shaft which helps offer extra comfort and prevent wrist injury. This paddle is available in a variety of lengths and two feather angles.

The Werner Sherpa is a cranked kayak paddle that's perfect for medium sized paddlers. This paddle features a cranked carbon paddle shaft and this is then attached to mid-size fibreglass paddle blades. The paddle blades are made from a continuous weave glass fibre which gets progressively thicker as you reach the end. This gives great durability at a slightly reduced weight.

The Werner Powerhouse Carbon 1 Piece Bent Shaft is an ideal paddle for white water kayaking, perfect for river running and creek boating. It features a Werner neutral bent shaft that helps keep your wrists and hands correctly aligned, reducing injury and fatigue during multi-day expeditions. The blades have a classic asymmetric design and become progressively thicker towards the ends, providing excellent performance and durability.

The Werner Powerhouse 1 Piece Straight Shaft kayak paddle features full-sized blades that provide exceptional power, making it ideal for white water, surfing, or gentle play-boating. The well-balanced blades ensure a clean, efficient stroke through the water and are constructed from continuous weave fiberglass cloth. These blades are mounted on a durable glass/carbon blend paddle shaft. The shaft is available in one diameter but offers two different feather options for customisation.

The Werner Powerhouse 1 Piece Bent Shaft offers unmatched reliability, proven in the most demanding situations. Whether navigating treacherous creeks or tackling challenging local runs, this paddle is the top choice. Trusted on the world's toughest rivers, it stands out as the premier river running paddle for those pushing the limits.

The Werner Sho-Gun 1 Piece Bent Shaft is a premium whitewater kayaking paddle, ideal for river running and creek boating. Constructed entirely of carbon, it features foam core blades for enhanced buoyancy in aerated whitewater. The full-sized blades are perfect for larger, well-conditioned paddlers. The bent shaft design provides excellent protection against injury and helps reduce fatigue, ensuring a more comfortable and efficient paddling experience.

The Whetman Equipment Adder 4m is an essential addition to any kayaking safety kit. This 4-meter long, 25mm wide safety tape boasts a 10kN breaking strength, ensuring reliable performance in critical situations. Both ends of the Adder are looped over to create a double thickness and reinforced with multiple bar tacks for optimal strength, forming the main loop. Additionally, each main loop includes three smaller loops, also reinforced with high-strength bar tacks, providing extra loading points for enhanced versatility and safety.

The Werner Surge 1 Piece Straight Shaft features full-sized blades, making it ideal for larger, more experienced paddlers. Its increased blade-to-shaft offset enhances verticality during the power phase. The design offers versatile stroke options for everyday use.

Aptly named, the Werner Strike 1 Piece Straight Shaft is your tool for success in downriver situations that require power in a mid-size blade. Great for smaller paddlers and women looking to take advantage of all the benefits of a blade forward design.

The Werner Stikine 1 Piece Bent Shaft is a top-tier whitewater kayaking paddle crafted to the highest standards. Featuring a crank shaft design, this paddle is constructed entirely from carbon fibre for exceptional performance. Its blades are equipped with a foam core, enhancing buoyancy in the water. Available in multiple sizes and offered with two feather angle option of 30 degrees and 45 degrees for personalised paddle configuration.

The Whetman Equipment Water Belt is a simple and effective way of carrying a kayak throw bag. With the addition of the water pouch you could also carry a small rafting pin kit. Whetman Equipment founder Steve designed this kayak safety belt to feature a 38mm webbing construction and a quick release system for the best levels of safety. There is then a second quick release loop attached.

The Whetman Equipment Tagline excels when rescuing swimmers who are just beyond reach, assisting them in covering the final meters to safety—a common scenario in coasteering, rafting, rib and boat operations, and gorge walking.

The Whetman Equipment Pressure deck is a high spec neoprene spray skirt that's perfect for extreme white water kayaking and sea kayaking on rough waters. The Pressure Spraydeck has a 4mm neoprene construction with a 10mm shock cord edge. The underside of the deck incorporates a hand painted band of latex around the edges, which helps provide additional grip on the cockpit rim of the kayak.

The Whetman Equipment Pig Rig Set is part of a kayak rescue system that will give the user a mechanical advantage for extracting pinned kayaks from a swollen river. The Pig Rig comes supplied in a neat mesh bag and comprises 2 x Whetman Ring Pull Prussiks and 2 x Whetman Python 5m Ring Slings.

The Whetman krab stick is available in two different size options. The orange krab stick works with snap gate karabiners, while the green krab stick works with locking gate carabiners. This simple piece of kayak safety gear easily secures to your kayaking karabiner and will hold the gate open. This will then allow you to clip things safely, securely and most importantly from a distance. See main description for more information on which karabiners work with each size.

The Whetman Equipment Force Spraydeck is available in two deck sizes and four waist sizes, making it a versatile choice for both whitewater and sea kayaks. Constructed from durable 4mm neoprene, it ensures a snug fit to your kayak with its 9mm shock cord edge. The underside features a latex coating around the edges, providing an enhanced seal on the cockpit for superior performance.