GEAR REVIEW - Werner Paddles

[@smuir6104]

Can't wait to see your Tibet footage, you are defiantly one of the all time greats.

[@powskier]

How about the Werner Powerhouse? Have you given those a try?

[@r.c.5063]

I find that a zero feather angle is advantageous for being able to back deck roll on left side. What are your thoughts on that? Do you use back deck rolls? I also don't rally notice inefficiency of forward stroke on left side. Can you elaborate on why that would be the case?

[@powskier]

I'm surprised you don't have the Stikine since you're the queen of the Stikine. It's the smaller blade version of the Shogun made for river running. I really liked my Shogun, though I wish I had something in between the Shogun and Stikene, but I'm a bigger guy. Then there are the new Werner covert and stealth paddles which are a Dane Jackson collaboration. One of them has slightly smaller blades. Have you tried these yet?

[@NouriaNewmanKayak]

I find the Double diamond blades to be way better than the Stikine, Shogun, or Odachi. They were marketed as playboat paddle because the blades are small but they actually have one of the better grab on water. The new paddles are really good too but they aren't available in small shaft so the good old Double Diamond remains my favorite. ;)

[@powskier]

@@NouriaNewmanKayak Thanks, that's good to know. I currently don't have any Werners right now. I mostly use my Vulcan and a modified AT sometimes. But I have thought of getting a 203cm double diamond for playboating..

[@dantoward3340]

Totally agree with you regarding the double diamond , tried them all including the new blades and still feel the double diamond fits me best both river boat and play. Can I ask what you use the 2 lengths for 194 and 197 ?​@@NouriaNewmanKayak

[@BackonTrailasia]

Just came across your video from India. CRAZY river. Glad you made out alive. We got some pretty interesting adventure possibillities here in Thailand too, you should stop by. :-)

[@travismiller6818]

I noticed when watching your video about the patagonia triple crown that you had some sort of black rubber holding your middle two fingers together. What is that about? Any sort of secret against tendonitis or anything?

[@NouriaNewmanKayak]

Travis Miller No I broke my finger on the hike. I was roping my boat down and wanted to let go but one finger got stuck in the sling. Didn’t even broke it on the kayaking 🙈

[@smuir6104]

@@NouriaNewmanKayak Broken finger, still crushes la Patagonia!

[@patsywalker9378]

Are you still liking the Strike paddle? Does it brace and roll any differently than the Sherpa?

[@NouriaNewmanKayak]

I still use it for over running. The blade is further forward so it feels different than the sherpa. I find it way nicer on forward stroke. Not too much of a difference for bracing or rolling. I just don't like to use it on waterfalls. And I really like the simplicity of a Double Diamond straight shaft. Kayaking is complicated enough that I like having my hands on the exact same axis as my blade

[@zachtom3132]

How does the double diamond compare to the shogun? Just curious to see why you go with the double diamond.

[@NouriaNewmanKayak]

Double Diamond blades are a little bit smaller and I actually prefer the shape of the DD blade. I find it to be a simple blade and I like the way it grabs water-.

[@davidc830]

Are you sponsored by Werner? And have you ever tried Ainsworth paddles?

[@NouriaNewmanKayak]

Yes I am. I would not have that many paddles otherwise =) I have never tried Ainsworth paddles, where are they made ?

[@thatsounditmakes9177]

He is not me. I am not him. 😁

[@davidc830]

Haha I’m glad to see they treat you well! They are made in the UK,by me 😋 but my company has been making them since 1974! Keep your eyes peeled and see if you see one. I love making them and paddling with them hope you would too!

[@NouriaNewmanKayak]

@@davidc830 I am really happy with what I have at the moment but I'll keep an eye open when I'm back in Europe.

[@alexiskrukovsky3819]

What do you think about the sherpa vs strike?

[@NouriaNewmanKayak]

I personally like the strike better but for the most part I recommend having a paddle where the blade is in the axis of the shaft. Having the blade forward is nice for the extra reach and it feels like the strike grabs water better but it makes it harder for draws.

[@greg3867]

Joli matos tout ça 🤤👍

[@jeffccr3620]

Yeah i would say close to 3000$ in just paddles wow!

[@karip1126]

What is your height Nouria? Just wondering because I seem to be between 194 and 197 lengths and can't decide which to go for. I'm 164cm for reference, using a 197 powerhouse at the moment.

[@NouriaNewmanKayak]

I am 163cm. I slalom I used to have 195,5 so I'm right in between the two werner options. If you feel comfortable with 197 I would keep that but if it feels hard to pull I would go shorter. If you're not racing and more paddling for yourself I find a little leverage from the longer paddle nicer. Hope that helps.

[@jt_hartman]

My feelings are hurt haha #zerodegreegang

[@NouriaNewmanKayak]

ahah just prove me wrong ! =) Honestly whatever works for you.

[@jt_hartman]

I'd try but those guys on the hammer factor are ruthless! =)

[@Jashiwat]

Wack.