Online: www.REI.com
URL for this product:

From the U.S. and Canada — Call 1-800-426-4840
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT.
International — Call 1-253-891-2500
Mon. through Sun., 4 a.m. through 11 p.m. PT. English language only.

RED

Werner Camano Paddle

$275.00

(10)

Item # 781866

REI Members get back an estimated $ 27.50 on this item as part of their annual member refund.

The REI Member Dividend

The REI dividend is a unique benefit of membership in the REI co-op. It's comprised of your member refund—typically 10% back on eligible purchases—and/or your REI Visa® card rebates.

Each March, active REI members and REI Visa cardholders who earned a rebate receive a refund in the form of an annual dividend notice.

Only active members receive annual dividend notices. To maintain your active status as an REI member, you need to make net merchandise or shipping purchases of at least $10 per year, unless you joined that year. Member numbers are issued in one name and only that person receives the member refund. Your number can be used by others in your family, but it cannot be transferred to someone else.

Questions? Call us at 1-800-426-4840 for more about your dividend or its redemption.

Learn more

This item may be available in your local REI store.

FREE U.S. STANDARD SHIPPING Through February 20. No minimum purchase! Learn more

More videos

To view videos or use the zoom feature on REI's websites, please download the latest version of Adobe Flash Player.

NOW PLAYING

An improved ferrule design and translucent, midsize blades add value to this popular Camano paddle from Werner.

Top-quality fiberglass and carbon blend creates a durable, lightweight and well-balanced paddle
Carefully handcrafted using a pressure molding process to achieve the right balance between weight and durability
Adjustable Ferrule System allows elegant adjustment of feathering angle from 0° - 75° right or left in 15° increments
Improved ferrule design incorporates internal printing of offset degrees and a low-profile button release that makes paddle feel like 1 piece
Asymmetrical blade shape helps reduce torque, allowing paddle to pull smoothly through the water and reducing the need to grip tightly
Strong dihedral power face reduces flutter to create exceptionally smooth forward strokes
Beautifully crafted translucent blades glow brilliantly on the water and increase your visibility
Drip rings help keep hands and lap dry
2-piece design breaks down quickly and eases transport and storage

Made in USA.

Item 781866

View all Werner products

REI Membership

REI Membership $20.00

Werner Camano Paddle Customer Reviews

REVIEW SNAPSHOT®

by PowerReviews

Werner Camano Paddle

5.0

(based on 10 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable shaft (9)
Minimizes fatigue (9)
Adjustable (8)
Good control (6)
Reduces flutter (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip (10)
Touring (9)
River running (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (6)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (6)

Reviewed by 10 customers

Sort by

Displaying reviews 1-10

Jun

2009

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

You get what you pay for - a lot!

By Ian Hamilton

from Twin Cities, MN

About Me Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Werner Camano Paddle:

Let me first say that I don't own a phenomenal kayak. In fact, this paddle costs nearly as much as my boat did (and more than my first boat!)

But it is absolutely, 100% worth the money. It weighs almost nothing, I can go around paddling it for hours.

It's also very powerful - the first time I took it out I thought I was pushing off solid ground. I had to check that I wasn't hitting the bottom of the lake! It does actually increase my kayaking speed.

Fantastic paddle, well worth the money.

Jun

2009

(10 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Solid Performance, Well Worth the Money

By evilsmurf

from Seattle, WA

About Me Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Minimizes Fatigue

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Werner Camano Paddle:

I use this paddle 2-3 times a week for long periods of time and have yet to experience any noticeable fatigue. I own several paddles from other brands and this one is by far my favorite. I bought it because it was a perfect balance between weight and price, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a solid, well-performing paddle.

Mar

2010

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Simply the Best!!

By Spiderwoman

from Marietta, GA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Lightweight
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
River Running

Comments about Werner Camano Paddle:

I absolutely love my Werner Camano paddle. It is ultra-lightweight and handles extremely well in the water. I love the fact that you can break it down into two, enabling better storage, with the push of a button and gently pulling to separate both halves of the paddle. It is such a wonderful design and is the top quality you expect from Werner. I highly recommend this paddle for any paddler who is looking for something lightweight, good quality, and reduces fatigue.

Oct

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

worth the invsetment

By stacyfig

from cambridge, ma

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable Shaft
Minimizes Fatigue

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Werner Camano Paddle:

i am more attached to it than my kayak! my boyfriend got this paddle and i got the version with the smaller shaft diameter and we could not be happier with the paddles. we just finished a 6day (92mile) paddling trip and i don't think i would have finished without this paddle. i wore paddling gloves and got NO blisters the entire trip. if you have small hands (women for example), you can find the smaller shaft diameter version, which really helps to reduce hand cramping.

Sep

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Getchya Some

By Ryan

from Huntersville, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
River Running
Touring

Comments about Werner Camano Paddle:

Just used this paddle for the first time today. It is the first kayak paddle I have ever owned. The REI representative recommended paying less on my kayak and more on a paddle because that's what really matters. I completely agree now. This thing is so light and smooth in the water. The adjustable ferrule is great for feathering, which I'm still getting used to after using rental paddles for a long time. Plus I'm a tall guy (6'6") so the 240 cm is perfect in length and it's finally nice to have a paddle that's long enough for me.

I can't wait to use this thing more. Great that it breaks down too.

Jul

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Worth the price!

By Live Free

from Charlotte, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Lightweight
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Werner Camano Paddle:

This paddle is awesome! It is so lightweight and easy to use, I can go miles and miles without tiring, and I'm not at all athletic.

If you are taking photos or fishing, you can easily adjust your position in the water with one hand while concentrating on the task at hand.

I initially thought the price was too high, but received this paddle as a gift and now I know that it is definitely worth it!

Sep

2011

5.0

OUTSTANDING

By Gliderboy

from Santa Clara, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Werner Camano Paddle:

I love this paddle. I started out with a heavy, cheap Al paddle. I have had three shoulder surgeries, and after an hour my shoulders would be killing me. The Werner Camano is so lightweight I can paddle with it for five hours no problem. The blade does seem a little delicate, so I wouldn't use it for whacking rocks. The ferrule fits very tightly with no wiggle. The release button is even with the shaft. Lots of adjustment in 15 degree steps. The shaft has a slight texture so it won't slip when wet, but it will irritate your hands without gloves after an hour or two. If I broke it, I would buy another in an instant.

Jul

2011

5.0

Great Paddle

By RBA

from DC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Minimizes Fatigue

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
River Running
Touring

Comments about Werner Camano Paddle:

Just finished 106 miles in 4 days on the TN River - the paddle was a huge asset to the trip and was not at all a limiting factor. I used it with a 15deg feather and never felt fatigue associated directly from the paddle itself. Great product...

Jul

2011

5.0

A must have

By Vienna Disco

from Marina Del Rey, CA

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter

Cons

Best Uses

Advanced Paddling Techniques
Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Werner Camano Paddle:

What a nice paddle, I have always owned low end kayak paddles. Finally I decided to see what the craze was about. All I can say is wow, I usually take the same route through the marina and I know exactly when my arms and joints will start hurting. With this Paddle, after going twice the distance pain is nowhere in sight.

Very efficient, moves through the water whisper quiet and takes little effort to get you moving.

Mar

2011

5.0

15 years and counting...

By Patrick Stoneking

from Cleveland, OH

About Me Advanced

See all my reviews

Pros

Durable
Light Weight
Stiff

Cons

Best Uses

Advanced Paddling Techniques
Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Werner Camano Paddle:

Bought my paddle in the Anchorage REI store 15 years ago. I've used it all over North America on lots of trips. Rolled with it, used it to brace for kayak entry, used it to pole me off shingle beaches, weave through rock gardens, etc. Other than a few small chips off the carbon blade gel coat and some small hairline cracks where the 2 shafts go together this thing is indestructible.

The only con I can think of is that the shafts are occasionally difficult to separate when they get salt incrusted.