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RELATED ARTICLE: "How To Choose A Kayak Paddle"
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 The
Werner Camano Paddle
is a very popular blade shape; particularly good for distance, wind,
and a relaxed style that lends itself to endurance. This paddle is
meant to be used at a lower stoke angle. I have a Camano and a Werner
San Juan (discontinued) that I frequently use. The San Juan
has a larger surface area to provide a bit more power, and requires
a bit more strength. I take both of these paddles on touring trips,
keep one as a spare (on rear deck) and select the Camano for windy
days and the San Juan for power.  Werner
Sprite Kids' Paddle:
If children are part of your crew you may consider getting them their
own paddles, designed and built with them in mind. These are a low
stroke angle paddle because kids are lower to the water. Try not to
get them too short. Small kids have trouble reaching the water with
short paddles, and as they grow they will seem to "fit"
their paddle more like an adult does.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Always consider price versus performance. If you are planning frequent, long distance or remote trips you should try to get the best possible paddle, this will often mean spending a bit more. Look for lightweight and durability. If you are planning short trips close to home, that do not occur very often, a lower quality paddle will do. You certainly will enjoy a higher quality paddle but if you want to save a few bucks this is an option. If you loan you equipment to others, an inexpensive "loaner" paddle can be helpful. If it is lost or broken, it will not ruin your friendships, and save wear and tear on your quality paddle.
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Werner
Paddles: I have been paddling with Werner Paddles for years.
I have had experience with quite a few different paddle brands and
models and have found the Werner brand to be the best there is. There
is nothing quite so satisfying as the feel of a Werner in your hands
while paddling. They are very light, swing with a nice heft and are
exceptionally durable for fiberglass and carbon fiber. Werner makes
quality touring, recreational white water and kids paddles, in high
and low angle models, straight and bent shaft in 2 different diameters.
If you are looking for maximum endurance and energy saving than a
carbon fiber paddle is for you. It is much lighter but costs more
of course. A lighter paddle will save energy and allow you to go farther
with less fatigue. Werner makes more economical fiberglass paddles
too. I paddle with their standard fiberglass models. I have had my
Werner paddles now for more than a decade. The Werner web site has
an 
