The Ikelos is an aggressive High Angle design for well conditioned and experienced paddlers who want a durable paddle with a powerful catch and smooth linking strokes. * Full-size blades offer power for well conditional paddlers
• Performance Core blades are buoyant, light weight, and durable
• Extremely stable bracing and rolling, powerful catch and smooth linking strokes
• Ultimate high-angle blade design

FEATURES & FIT OPTIONS

Create a custom fitting paddle to increase your performance, reduce your fatigue and have more fun on the water. All Touring Performance Core paddles come standard with our Performance Core blade design and our patented Adjustable Ferrule System (US patent 6881111). You choose Straight Shaft Carbon or Neutral Bent Shaft Carbon; in either our Standard or Small Diameter shafts. Then use your height and boat width to determine the correct paddle length. Visit Werner's Fit Guide to customize your paddle.

FEATURES & OPTIONS:

Full-sized Performance Core Blades

• Full-sized blades offer power for well conditioned paddlers.
• Lighter, buoyant feel on the water.
• Carbon weave for lightest weight to strength ratio.
• Dihedral for smooth forward strokes.
• Ribless back for smooth sculling strokes.


High Angle Paddling

• A more powerful catch and stroke for increased forward efficiency.
• The paddle is kept at a high angle relative to the water and a faster cadence is used.
• Best for linking a variety of maneuvering stokes.
• Excellent for bracing and rolling


Adustable Ferrule

• Elegant, easy to use design.
• Low profile button looks and feels like a 1-piece paddle.
• Internal gear system for precise fit.
• Adjusts feather left or right in 15 degree increments.
• You determine what feather works best for you.


Straight Shaft Carbon

• More traditional feeling and generally less expensive.
• The lightest weight option available.
• Continuous length allows for easy hand movement.


Neutral Bent Shaft Carbon

• Neutral bent shafts naturally aligns wrists to reduce fatigue
• More hand to shaft contact for increased control
• Immediate comfort and reduced strain with lighter grip
• Extremely light weight with Werner durability
• Balanced for precise control and comfort


Standard and Small Diameter Shaft

• Two shaft sizes ensure you get a proper fit.
• A good fit allows you to use a light grip, reducing fatigue and increasing comfort and performance.
• Hands larger than 7” fit our Standard Shaft.
• Hands smaller than 6.5” fit our Small Shaft
• Hands between 6.5” and 7” - try both!


Light Swing Weight

• Swing weight is the weight you feel each time you lift your blade during a stroke.
• A light swing weight reduces fatigue and makes paddling more fun.


Correct Length

• Locate the closest combination of paddler height and boat width listed.
• Narrower boats or shorter paddlers subtract 5cm for high angle and 10cm for low angle.
• Add length for wider boats and sit-on-tops
• Use the chart (see image) as a starting point and contact a Werner representative for more information if needed 800.275.3311.