Werner Ikelos Bent Shaft Paddle
The Werner Ikelos is a beautifully constructed two piece carbon fibre paddle, with a full sized touring blade, suitable for strong experienced high angle paddlers with good form and fitness. The paddle blades have a foam core encased in carbon fibre which makes them extremely lightweight and buoyant. The outer edges of the blades have been laminated with a Dynel fibre layer for impact and abrasion resistance. The big aggressive blade provides a solid catch and an efficient, powerful forward stroke, free from blade flutter. The blade releases from the water effortlessly and transitions between maneuvering and bracing strokes are smooth and responsive. The paddle splits apart for easy storage and incorporates a neutral bent shaft design. The idea behind this is to place your hands in a more ergonomic paddling position while maintaining the balance and feel of a standard straight shaft. I personally prefer the feel of the bent shaft and have found that I tend to grip