Werner Desperado Carbon Fiber Whitewater Paddle
- Built for Whitewater
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Werner Desperado Carbon Fiber Whitewater Paddle
River Running Made Easy
The Desperado uses Werner's premium river running blade design in a mid-sized shape that's well balanced, easy to use and affordable.
- Premium river running blades
- Well balanced and easy to use
- Blade size 41 x 19.5 cm
Power Without Fatigue
Mid-sized blades deliver just the right amount of power without fatiguing the paddler, designed for more efficient forward paddling stroke after stroke.
- Just-right power delivery
- Efficient forward paddling
- 655 cm2 blade surface area
Better For The Environment
Carbon fiber reinforced injection molded blades are made with recycled material, mounted on a 1-piece straight shaft with a 30-degree right-hand offset.
- Blades made with recycled material
- 1-piece straight shaft
- 35.75 oz weight
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See how the Werner Desperado Carbon Fiber Whitewater Paddle stacks up against similar models we carry.
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Full specifications
- Blade size
- 41x19.5 cm
- Weight
- 35.75 oz
- Blade surface area
- 655 cm 2
Everything you need to launch day one
About this paddle
The Desperado delivers unrivaled performance at an affordable price. Mid-sized blades built on Werner's premium river running design make it well-balanced, easy to use, and accessible for paddlers who want real performance without the premium price tag.
Key Features
- Mid-Sized River Running Blades — Just the right amount of power without fatiguing the paddler, designed for efficient forward paddling.
- Carbon Fiber Reinforced Blades — Injection molded with recycled material — better performance and better for the environment.
Specifications
- Shaft: Straight, Standard Diameter, 1-Piece
- Weight: 35.75 oz.
- Available Lengths: 191, 194, 197, 200 cm
- Feather Angle: Right Hand Control, 30°
- Color: Black
- Blade Surface Area: 655 cm²
- Blade Dimensions: 41cm x 19.5cm
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