Werner Rio 1pc Small Shaft Paddle
- Built for Whitewater
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Werner Rio 1pc Small Shaft Paddle
River Running Made Easy
Mid-size, well-balanced blades deliver just the right amount of power without fatiguing the paddler, making the Rio ideal for whitewater entrants who demand real performance.
- Mid-size river running blades
- Balanced, easy to use
- Efficient forward paddling
Premium Blade, Introductory Price
Injection-molded blades with designs pulled straight from Werner's Premium line offer gentle power and a smooth, easy stroke at an accessible price.
- Premium-line blade design
- Smooth, gentle power
- Durable molded nylon
Bomber Shaft, Your Fit
Built with the same Bomber shaft found on Werner's top paddles, available in a small-diameter straight shaft with adjustable feather angles.
- Bomber straight shaft
- Small-diameter grip
- R45 or R30 blade angle
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Full specifications
- Blade Material
- Fiberglass-reinforced injection-molded nylon
- Blade Shape
- Dihedral, asymmetrical, mid-size river running
- Blade Angle
- R45 (river running) or R30 (play); up to 90deg in 5deg increments
- Shaft Shape
- Straight
- Shaft Diameter
- Small
- Construction
- 1-piece
- Lengths
- 191, 194, 197, 200 cm
- Blade Surface Area
- 655 sq cm
- Weight
- 37.75 oz (1070 g)
- Intended Use
- Whitewater / river running
Everything you need to launch day one
About this paddle
Río — Spanish for river. A word that creates excitement in boaters of any language.
The Rio brings an advanced river running blade design to an introductory price point. Mid-size blades are so well balanced and easy to use that Werner highly recommends the Rio for anyone entering whitewater who wants real paddle 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.
- Injection Molded Blade Design — Drawn directly from Werner's Premium line, delivering gentle power and a smooth, easy stroke.
- Bomber Shaft — The same shaft used on Werner's top-of-the-line paddles. Available in straight shaft, small diameter.
- Fiberglass-Reinforced Nylon Blades — Durable construction at a lower cost, built to handle the rigors of whitewater.
Specifications
- Shaft: Straight, 1-Piece, Small Diameter
- Available Lengths: 191, 194, 197, 200 cm
- Feather Angle: Fixed — Left or Right, 0° to 90° in 5° increments (R45 most popular for river running; R30 for play boating)
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