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Werner Kalliste Paddle - Carbon

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Kalliste from Werner provides low-angle paddlers with premium materials and an exceptionally light and buoyant stroke.

Extremely lightweight carbon fiber shaft offers a bit of flex to increase paddling comfort
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
Carbon fiber/foam core blades create a unique profile that enters and exits the water quietly while adding buoyancy for a light stroke
Blade design with ribless back allows for a smoother sculling stroke; asymmetrical dihedral shape delivers a flutter-free stroke and reduces fatigue
Midsize blades are designed with power and bracing in mind yet are surprisingly easy to pull through the water
Remarkably light swing weight reduces overall fatigue on long paddling excursions
Drip rings help keep hands and lap dry
2-piece design breaks down quickly and eases transport and storage

Made in USA.

Item 781869

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Werner Kalliste Paddle - Carbon Customer Reviews

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Werner Kalliste Paddle - Carbon

4.7

(based on 6 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Minimizes fatigue (5)
Good control (4)
Comfortable shaft (3)

Cons

Best Uses

Touring (5)
Day trip (4)
Advanced paddling techniques (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Advanced (3), Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (5)

Reviewed by 6 customers

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Jun

2012

5.0

expensive but worth it

By shruggered

from Soldotna, AK

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Minimizes Fatigue

Cons

Best Uses

Touring

Comments about Werner Kalliste Paddle - Carbon:

I've used it for fishing out of my kayak on the river. It is light and strong.

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Jun

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Awesome paddle!

By Robyn L

from Okinawa, Japan

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue

Cons

Best Uses

Advanced Paddling Techniques
Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Werner Kalliste Paddle - Carbon:

I have maybe 11 touring kayak trips under my belt, so I am no pro, but I LOVE this paddle. My first two trips with it were quite miserable as the balance with this paddle is quite a bit different than the Camanos I was used to paddling with and the wind and waves were pretty rough. However, once I had the time to try out some different strokes on the flat water, I have found the sweet spot and I love it! This paddle definitely works best with a very low angle stroke. I get a ton of power out of every stroke and my arms can go for much longer before they get tired, if they do at all!

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May

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Wonderful paddle

By Melanie

from Portland, ME

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Durable
Lightweight
Quiet
Strong

Cons

expensive

Best Uses

Comments about Werner Kalliste Paddle - Carbon:

This is my second Werner foam-core carbon paddle. I used the first one for two years and traded it for a larger blade. Both paddles showed almost no wear after two years of use.

I can't think of a single way to improve the Kalliste. It is simply perfect. Strong, light, comfortable. It's much quieter than the Werner Camano---no annoying "plouk!"

Pricey, yes, but once you've paddled a Werner carbon paddle it's hard to imagine using anything else.

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Mar

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Functional Art...

By OzarkRambler

from Missouri Ozarks.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable
Beautiful craftsmanship
Comfortable Shaft
Feather-light
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter

Cons

Big bucks

Best Uses

Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Werner Kalliste Paddle - Carbon:

I thought long and hard before I made this purchase. Had I not just bought a 17 pound kevlar solo canoe I probably would have passed it by, but my old Werner fiberglass paddle felt heavy and not a good match for the boat.

The Kalliste feels dramatically lighter, and the blade design makes it absolutely rock solid going through the water. Moreover, it is a beautiful piece of workmanship. It is simply a joy to use.

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Oct

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Paddle

By jingram

from Oregon

About Me Casual/ Recreational

See all my reviews

Pros

Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue

Cons

Best Uses

Advanced Paddling Techniques
Day Trips
River Running
Touring

Comments about Werner Kalliste Paddle - Carbon:

Have used this for several years with both SOT rec boats and glass SIK touring boats. Paddle has been a great companion. Incredibly light and surprisingly durable. It sees white water doing a nearly 200 mile run down the John Day River every year and countless days out fishing our touring and has yet to let me down. Made in the USA. Highly recommended. My partner has a Fiberglass Camano and it is just a tad heavier at lower cost and would highly recommend it as well.

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Dec

2009

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great paddle

By pjsaal

from Ontario, Canada

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter

Cons

Big money

Best Uses

Advanced Paddling Techniques
Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Werner Kalliste Paddle - Carbon:

The only paddle that beat this one is the bent shaft model. Very light and in my opinion.... the best of the best. If you can fork out the $$, you will not be let down.