Lighter paddle - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

TJones · 05-18-2015, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rocketfish

Guys, forgive me if there is already a thread about this, but how do you select and eventually buy / upgrade your kayak paddle? Mine is a "standard" aluminum paddle that came with my setup. I KNOW it's heavy as I've carried a buddy's paddle and noticed a world of difference. Shall I expect to spend $100 on some super light composite version?

350? - 500 $ plus . If you are staying in the sport and paddling is your primarily source of propulsion , I would say it's well worth the investment . It could prevent long term injury , definitely reduce fatigue . Which translates into more time on water .

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chris138 · 05-18-2015, 03:08 PM

I always love seeing guys with $800 worth of Avets onboard, and a $100 paddle haha

Hands down the most important and best investment I ever made was a Werner Ikelos blade. It is the lightest, stiffest and most badassest paddle ive ever tried and it makes 300% difference on long days and in surf launch situations. nothing worse than grinding into a strong current or trying to catch a school of yt with a limp noodle for a paddle. I had no idea what a huge difference it would make until i felt it. worth every penny

Kayak_Bernie · 05-18-2015, 03:21 PM

I could not agree more, I have a Werner skagit for my kayak, and it is a very nice paddle it cost me $225, 8 years ago worth every penny. I paddle my L2FISH SUP with a Werner Nitro F , arguably the best SUP paddle on the market and they both make a world of difference. spend the dough and get a quality paddle, you wont regret it.

Rocketfish · 05-18-2015, 03:28 PM

You guys bring up a great point. Since I'm new I've limited myself to local harbors, yet after 4 hours of very casual paddling my shoulders are super sore immediately afterwards and the next morning! makes perfect sense to spend some good $$ on your sole source of propulsion.

With that in mind, do you guys have a good source of info regarding which paddle to get? Maybe something that compares material with weight and price? Or... shall I just visit Andy?

Aznronin · 05-18-2015, 04:43 PM

I've owned and paddled the Werner Ikelos carbon, the carbon fiber Cyprus, camano performance and I also have an Ovation (Werners lightest most expensive paddle). I've also paddled other brands of carbon fiber paddles and I would say the best overall paddle would be the camano or kalliste. The ovation is amazing but almost to light for heavy ocean fishing.

buddha · 05-18-2015, 05:12 PM

I have the Werner Camano and it is a great paddle.

Onno makes great paddles and super light and very responsive.

They are in hawaii but used to be in mission bay.

At one time the turnaround time to get a paddle was long but worth it.

I think they have improved since then.

http://wernerpaddles.com/paddles/camano

http://www.onnopaddles.com/

GregAndrew · 05-18-2015, 06:27 PM

Best thing you can do is to go see Andy. Everyone has their favorites, but yours will depend on lots of factors (kayak height and width, your height, your reach, what you plan on doing with it just to name a few).

05-18-2015, 03:21 PM	#3
Kayak_Bernie Live Watersports ProStaff Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Rolando Village Posts: 224	I could not agree more, I have a Werner skagit for my kayak, and it is a very nice paddle it cost me $225, 8 years ago worth every penny. I paddle my L2FISH SUP with a Werner Nitro F , arguably the best SUP paddle on the market and they both make a world of difference. spend the dough and get a quality paddle, you wont regret it. __________________ Heroes on the Water SoCal Chapter Safety Director

05-18-2015, 03:08 PM	#2
chris138 donkey roper Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 968	I always love seeing guys with $800 worth of Avets onboard, and a $100 paddle haha Hands down the most important and best investment I ever made was a Werner Ikelos blade. It is the lightest, stiffest and most badassest paddle ive ever tried and it makes 300% difference on long days and in surf launch situations. nothing worse than grinding into a strong current or trying to catch a school of yt with a limp noodle for a paddle. I had no idea what a huge difference it would make until i felt it. worth every penny

05-18-2015, 03:28 PM	#4
Rocketfish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: North O.C. Posts: 156	You guys bring up a great point. Since I'm new I've limited myself to local harbors, yet after 4 hours of very casual paddling my shoulders are super sore immediately afterwards and the next morning! makes perfect sense to spend some good $$ on your sole source of propulsion. With that in mind, do you guys have a good source of info regarding which paddle to get? Maybe something that compares material with weight and price? Or... shall I just visit Andy?

05-18-2015, 04:43 PM	#5
Aznronin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Sfv Posts: 147	I've owned and paddled the Werner Ikelos carbon, the carbon fiber Cyprus, camano performance and I also have an Ovation (Werners lightest most expensive paddle). I've also paddled other brands of carbon fiber paddles and I would say the best overall paddle would be the camano or kalliste. The ovation is amazing but almost to light for heavy ocean fishing.

05-18-2015, 05:12 PM	#6
buddha Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chula vista Posts: 907	I have the Werner Camano and it is a great paddle. Onno makes great paddles and super light and very responsive. They are in hawaii but used to be in mission bay. At one time the turnaround time to get a paddle was long but worth it. I think they have improved since then. http://wernerpaddles.com/paddles/camano http://www.onnopaddles.com/

05-18-2015, 06:27 PM	#7
GregAndrew Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 2,384	Best thing you can do is to go see Andy. Everyone has their favorites, but yours will depend on lots of factors (kayak height and width, your height, your reach, what you plan on doing with it just to name a few).