Werner paddles

I've looked at the fiberglass and carbon bladed models and the carbon only shaves 2oz of weight from the glass model. That comes out to $30-$40 per oz! I don't see that price/benefit of the carbon blades. Am I missing something else?

I've looked at the fiberglass and cabon bladed models and the carbon only shaves 2oz of weight from the glass model. That comes out to $30-$40 per oz! I don't see that price/benefit of the carbon blades. Am I missing something else?

The carbon is a lot stiffer. Technically it is a more efficient material. If you can, give both a try and see if the money is worth it to you.

Z

I'll check with Jason to see if they have both versions available to demo. I'll be taking a class or two from them this summer so it'll be nice to get down there and check out the gear.

anyone in the PDX area have a 230 Camano I can test drive some time? I'm going to sell some of my excess gear to help finance a dry suit, waterproof camera and lightweight paddle.

Jay

I should have one for you at the Jantzen Beach shop. I'd call first and make sure 503-285-0464 (I'm not there today)

I paddle a 240 Kalliste and my girlfriend uses a 230 Camano. Both are a amazing paddles and both feel a bit different in the water. I picked up the Kalliste on a whim using my REI discount and I LOVE the paddle, but honestly unless you have money to burn probably not worth the cost over the Camano. Camano is ultra durable, very light weight, and just a great all around low angle paddle to use. That being said, I would buy another Kalliste in a heartbeat... I like it that much, though you pay dearly for that extra 4.25 ounces of weight saved. When you are pumping out 25 miles a day, day in and day out, it makes a difference. Most guys here don't do that though so it is a bit of a moot point.

The only difference between a CB camano and kalliste is the foam core in the blade. It gives you more support for rolling and bracing, and extra bouyancy for a quick & clean exit on your forward stroke.

The non-foam camano is crisper and cleaner in the water. It's a little thinner than the foam core.

That being said, there is only 2 OZ difference between werner fiberglass and carbon. Both are extremely stiff.....You make the call.

After trying out the Camano, thanks Nanook, I found that the blade was a bit undersized for my paddling style. I loved the decrease in swing weight but I need a bit more bite. It looks like the Shuna (mid-sized blade) will be my paddle of the future. Luckily they make it up to 230 cm.

Jay

I only ever seem to see camano in glass, I never see the camano carbon. What is the price difference between the two? When I bought basically it went from camano FG to Kalliste or Ikelos depending on your paddle style. 4.25 OZ between the kalliste and the camano FG, 2.25 OZ between the camano carbon and the kalliste. I will say that the camano FG we have has a bit more spring or pop to it vs my kalliste, which some people really enjoy. 

The only difference between a CB camano and kalliste is the foam core in the blade. It gives you more support for rolling and bracing, and extra bouyancy for a quick & clean exit on your forward stroke.

The non-foam camano is crisper and cleaner in the water. It's a little thinner than the foam core.

That being said, there is only 2 OZ difference between werner fiberglass and carbon. Both are extremely stiff.....You make the call.

The price difference is around $80...$40/oz   

Did you ever get a Camano 230? I know where you can get one for $165 right now.

where???

Did you ever get a Camano 230? I know where you can get one for $165 right now.

I found that the Camano blade size is a bit too small for me. I'll be ordering the Shuna in a 230 since nobody actually carries this size. I like the Shuna and its mid-sized blade.

Jay

Craigslist. Search for dry suit and there's a nice Kokatat Meridian with the camano in it

Did you ever get the Camano 230? There's one for sale right now for only $150!

Did you ever get the Camano 230? There's one for sale right now for only $150!

Nope, the blade was a bit small for me. I ordered a Shuna 230 and I hope it's here by ORC time...