Are you a Low Angle or High Angle Paddler? Kayak Paddles New Zealand

We now stock both Werner's most poplar High and Low angle paddles, the Shuna and Camano.

http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/Kayak-Paddles-nz/Werner-Shuna-nz

http://longcloudkayaks.co.nz/Kayak-Paddles-nz/Werner-Camano

Here is a quick explanation by Werner

LOW ANGLE vs HIGH ANGLE PADDLING
In sea kayak touring there are two common, yet very different, paddling styles, Low
Angle and High Angle. These styles correlate to the angle of the shaft in relation to the
surface of the water.

Low Angle is the most common paddling style. It is a more relaxed touring style and
relaxed cadence. Our Low Angle designs have longer and narrower blades designed to
pull through each stroke with the right amount of surface area for good power while
maintaining a smooth forward stroke.

High Angle paddling is typically a more aggressive style of paddling with a faster
cadence and a larger variety of strokes being used on each paddle outing.

Our high angle designs have short wide blades for a powerful catch and stroke with a
slight dihedral for smooth linking strokes. High Angle designs work best when used with
shorter paddle lengths of 205cm - 215cm. The combination of shorter paddle length and
a shorter wide blade allows the right amount of balanced blade area to enter the water
sooner, supporting a faster cadence, without having to over extend the upper arm.

Werner Shuna high angle

Werner Camano low angle