The Werner Kalliste 2 PC Straight Small Shaft Paddle is a kayak touring paddle for smooth strokes on the water. With a low angle design, you'll be more relaxed over long distances. You won't lose out on Performance, though, because the mid-size, full carbon blade is both lightweight and strong. Its carbon straight shaft gives you comfortable grip so that you can instead focus on how easily the smooth back face of the blade slices into the water. Take on a day of paddling without a worry in the world. Features of the Werner Kalliste 2 PC Straight Small Shaft Paddle Ultimate Performance brings together all of most advanced designs Mid-sized blades Are an ideal Fit for the great majority of average size paddlers The volume of the buoyant, full carbon, blades creates an exceedingly light feel for effortless and confident strokes Dynel blade edges use a composite roping material, that is impact and abrasion resistant Stronger design and construction for more rugged paddling environments Dihedral allows for smooth and stable forward paddling, a core philosophy for Werner Smooth back face makes for cleaner entry and exit of your strokes and an elegant feel on the water Optimized flex and strength The Smart View Adjustable ferrule is the most simple, precise Fitting on the market