I have had a lot
"I have had a lot of werner paddles and currently love the surge but this one is another step in the amazing direction."
The Odachi is designed from the ground up specifically for downriver and creek races. As race courses are increasingly set on harder and harder runs, we want to ensure that going fast doesn’t mean worrying about your paddle.
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The Odachi is an advanced/race paddle; its unique design characteristics make it light and fast. Please look at our Premium Fiberglass paddles, such as the Surge, to handle more abuse.
Shaft Option: Straight
Pieces: 1 Piece
Weight Grams: 867g.
Weight Ounces: 30.5oz.
Length Range: 162cm-230cm in 1cm increments.
Feather Angle: Fixed. L or R. 0 to 90 in 5 degree increments.
Blade Surface Area: 735 cm2
Blade Length x Width: 49cm x 20.5cm
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Bisphenol A, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Performance Level: Ultimate
Blade Design: Ultimate - Carbon Dynel Reinforced - Whitewater, Dihedral, Asymmetrical Blade Shape, Dynel Edge
Blade Shape: Whitewater Race
Shaft Features: Carbon Straight Shaft, Whitewater Race Shaft
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Phone: 800-275-3311
Email: info@wernerpaddles.com
Monday - Friday
7:00am to 3:30pm Pacific Time
Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 3 reviews.
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"I have had a lot of werner paddles and currently love the surge but this one is another step in the amazing direction."
"When you pick it up you can tell immediately it’s not a beefy paddle for beater creeking. For some reason though many boaters don’t get that. You can’t get around the laws of physics. There’s no way to have a super light AND bomb proof paddle with current materials but it’s pretty tough for the given weight. Just bugs me to hear people bitching about them breaking when they use it as everyday creeking paddle. However, this thing is awesome for racing - super powerful, super light with an unbelievably low swing weight. My only gripe is that there’s not a smaller blade version for those who prefer a faster cadence - maybe same as Strike or slightly larger."
"If you want a paddle that is going to give you power this is that best paddle on the market. The set forward blade gives an amazing catch on each stroke that will rocket you downstream. However, it is not for the faint of heart, if you have any doubt in your mind that you don't have good stroke technique or you're a newer paddler I would recommend buying the Strike! It is a more mellow version of the Odachi that will get you nice and strong from this awesome beast of a paddle!"