About Werner Paddles
Werner Paddles began with Werner and Martha Furrer’s first kayaking adventure together in 1955. With limited gear available, Werner Sr built his first kayak in 1959 and subsequently his first paddle in 1965. With a growing family, each member needed a kayak and paddle, and the Furrer garage became a workshop to deliver the gear. From that humble beginning grew a company of dedicated craftsmen and women who bring passion, commitment, and pride to work every single day.
Today, Werner Paddles takes an engineering and technological approach to design. Function, ergonomics, durability, and beauty are key requirements for the best paddling experience. They take pride in handcrafting products in the U.S., minimizing waste, taking care of their people, and giving back to the local community. Whether you spend the day paddling on flat water with your family or rely on your paddle in Class V rapids, Werner continuously innovate to deliver Ultimate Paddle Performance.
Paddle Care
Connection points on 2- and 4-piece paddles are built to be as tight as possible for ultimate performance, but sand, salt, and/or other impurities can accumulate and bind the ferrule connection. Therefore, to properly maintain these connection points, we recommend disconnecting, cleaning with fresh water, and drying the paddle's breakdown joints after every use and before reconnecting. If needed, you can use a soft brush (like a toothbrush) to clean any debris from the splines.
If you experience a sticky connection point, here are some tips for getting it moving freely again
- flush the connection with hot water while working the button
- soak the connection in hot water. If unable to soak, wrap with a hot wet rag
- alternate soak & flush
- using liquid dish soap in tandem with the hot water can help (soap is the only lubricant we recommend)
