The Werner Stikine Carbon Bent Shaft Whitewater Paddle's performance core blades are the ultimate creek and river running design. The mid size blade design is powerful and fits a variety of kayakers. It’s light and buoyant in aerated water and the balanced blade design is smooth from catch to release. Impact resistant Kevlar and a double layer of Dynel edging gives this paddle it’s added durability and Werner’s legendary bomber strength. Its balanced blade design is smooth and powerful from catch to release; it is also light and buoyant in aerated water. It has impact resistant Kevlar and a double layer of Dynel edging to add durability.