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Werner Paddles- Shuna Review

3/4/2015

 

High quality sea kayak paddles at an affordable price...

The Shuna is Werners best selling high angle sea paddle and it is no wonder. The blade size is not to big but still has some bite. Built quality is as usual excellent from Werner and the paddles feel very robust but are still very light. In the water the catch is firm and the pull through the stroke is smooth with no flutter.

The shaft is split with Werners unique smart view system, which is very neat and effective but does limit you to one length and set feather angles. On some other spit systems you can have any feather and 10 cm of length adjustment which makes your paddles more versatile. 


David Horkan kayaking with Werner Shuna paddles
Werner Paddles Shuna rough water testing.
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I am currently using a set of Werner Shuna paddles for sea kayaking. So far I am really impressed with these paddles. 

My paddle stats:

Length: 215cm
Blades: Glass
Shaft: Carbon, Neutral bent, Split


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Werner Paddles Shuna
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Werner Shuna's put to work.
I have tested these paddles in some tough conditions both surfing and rock hopping and they have performed excellently. My only regret is that I did not order them at 210 cm which I feel would be better for my height and use in surf and rock hopping.

Pros:
  • Price
  • Quality
  • Light weight 
  • Smooth
Cons
  • No length adjustment in the Werner split shaft system.

Overall these are top quality paddles that offer excellent value for money and bombproof quality.  It would be nice to be able to adjust the length but its not a major drawback. 

Available from I-Canoe
2 Comments
Kieron Tierney
5/26/2020 02:14:33 pm

Quick question how tall are you. I'm after buying a shuna. I have a dagger stratos l and I'm 6ft. Don't know if you get 215 or 210

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T
10/26/2022 03:35:37 pm

How do you compare the Shuna vs Whiskey carbon? Which you would rather have and why? Thanks

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