Werner Stikine Bent

Werner Stikine Bent: Carbon Paddle for Technical Whitewater

Stikine Bent: Control and Stability for Challenging Rapids

Werner Stikine Bent This is a top-of-the-line carbon paddle designed for kayakers who want precise control, stable support, and a comfortable stroke in challenging whitewater. It is named after the Stikine River, known for its exceptionally difficult terrain, and is designed for technical descents, creeks, and fast, turbulent water.

This medium-sized blade, with an area of 656 cm², offers a balanced combination of power and cadence. It provides enough support for active maneuvering, but compared to significantly larger, more powerful blades, it can be easier on the body during long rides.

A medium-sized leaf with an area of 656 cm²

Area Sheet 656 cm² It is designed for paddlers who demand precise and stable propulsion without the extreme drag of large blades. This makes the Stikine ideal for technical boat handling, bracing, course corrections, and smooth, all-day paddling.

• Area 656 cm²: Balanced support for technical whitewater and active kayaking.
• Medium-sized leaf: A balance between grip, handling, and reduced fatigue.
• Precise corrections: For entering eddies, changing direction, and navigating narrow, technical sections.
• Stable supports: Suitable for controlling a kayak in waves, rollers, and fast currents.

Smooth motion in oxygenated water

The Stikine is designed for smooth and stable performance even in aerated rapids. In turbulent water, where the blade may encounter varying current densities, predictable paddling action is important for maintaining control of the boat and ensuring a secure foothold.

• Stable paddle control: For controlled maneuvering in choppy and turbulent water.
• Smooth operation: It helps maintain a steady paddling rhythm even in changing currents.
• Certain supports: Useful for tilting, correcting course, and stabilizing the kayak.
• Technical accuracy: For active paddling through rapids, around rocks, and in narrow sections.

Ergo Bent Handle for Wrist Comfort

The Bent version features an ergonomically contoured shaft. The shaft's shape promotes a more natural hand and wrist position during the stroke, which can increase comfort during long paddling sessions, intense descents, or repeated bracing maneuvers.

• Ergo Bent pole: Ergonomically contoured shape for a more natural grip.
• Wrist comfort: It helps reduce unnatural bending of the hands when paddling.
• Carbon construction: Lightweight design and responsive power transfer to the blades.
• An alternative to a straight pole: This model is also available with a straight handlebar for riders who prefer a classic, straight grip.

Carbon, Dynel, and Kevlar for durability

The paddle is made of carbon, which offers high stiffness combined with low weight. The blades are reinforced with Dynel and Kevlar to increase their resistance to impacts and abrasion on rocky terrain.

• Carbon construction: Lightweight and stiff for a quick response when reeling in.
• Dynel reinforcement: It enhances the blade's protection against abrasion and contact with stones.
• Kevlar reinforcement: It reinforces the construction for demanding whitewater use.
• Whitewater durability: A material solution designed for technical runs, creek riding, and regular, intense riding.

Lengths, Angles, and Custom Designs

The Werner Stikine Bent is available in the following lengths 194, 197, 200, and 203 cm. You can choose between a right-hand angle of R30° or R45°; a left-hand version is available upon request, with lengths ranging from 162 to 230 cm and a rotation angle from 0° to 90° to the left or right. Currently in stock are the listed 197 cm, 200 cm, and 203 cm variants with an R30° rotation.

• Standard lengths: 194 cm, 197 cm, 200 cm, and 203 cm.
• Angles available in the menu: R30° or R45°.
• Custom Manufacturing: Left-hand version, length 162 to 230 cm, and angle 0° to 90° L/R.
• Number of episodes: 1 — Maximum rigidity; cannot be disassembled for transport.

Suitable use

The Werner Stikine Bent is ideal for experienced paddlers who want a technical paddle with a balanced blade, an ergonomic grip, and a durable carbon construction. It performs best in challenging whitewater, where the combination of stability and precision is key to controlling the kayak.

• Technical Whitewater: Precise boat handling, stability, and quick course corrections.
• Creeking: Control in rocky sections, narrow passages, and steeper sections.
• Aerated rapids: Stable handling in turbulent and choppy water.
• Big Water: Balanced support for riding in waves, barrels, and large swells.
• Long Downhill Runs: The center section of the blade and the ergonomic shaft ensure comfort during longer rides.
• Advanced riders: For paddlers looking for high performance without an extremely large blade.

Technical parameters

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Expert Advice

The Stikine Bent is a good choice if you’re looking for a durable paddle with an ergonomic shaft and a small-to-medium blade for technical whitewater. The 656 cm² blade area is ideal for paddlers who want precision and less fatigue than with large, high-power blades. Before ordering, carefully consider the length, angle, and any custom configuration, as this is a one-piece paddle.