Looking for a new paddle

I am in the market for a new paddle and need some advice . Willing to spend for quality and need a lightweight performance oriented paddle . Possibly all carbon?Any suggestions as to which companies and why would be helpful. There is a wealth of knowledge in NCKA looking forward to what members  have to say. Thanks!

Check out Bending Branches & Swift

Adventure Technology full carbon. Oracle is my favorite. Not a blend like with some companies who say there paddle is carbon. You can borrow mine any time you like. We can meet at Folsom to fish. I can bring a couple different models.

Nick. Get a Werner. I have a Shuna all carbon. Awesome. Made in Sultan, Wash. I can get you a discount.

I'm also a longtime Werner guy. I've been happy with all of their paddles.

Check out the carbon shaft/fiberglass blades too. It is a really good option if you are put off by the full carbon prices.

If you want something a little different in terms of performance you might try out a wing paddle

When I bought the Stealth 575 Bruce educated me a little about wing paddles and steered me to one w a good balance between performance and being easy to use

I took the chance and had them ship me one, am now a wing convert Definitely more efficient, I think something like 25% more push for your effort

You should be able to demo a few at CCK

Will keep my Werner and Swift paddles for backups or loaners but probably never use them again

Thank you all for the insight and recommendations!  Looking into all the mentioned paddles.

Man I was going to recommend a cheap paddle.. I have not tested it out yet but I got it for 35 bucks..

I guess I got it on a glitch from amazon. Its not so cheap anymore..

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00M0M0T1Q/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


Anyhow.. I had a flat cheap 15 dollar paddle.. It was short too.  I paddled it to the red buoy in Monterey and it worked..  I was shopping and the weight difference on a carbon is 6ounce from the aluminum I just got from amazon.. I dont think that will affect my ability unless Im paddling 10 miles.

Werner Camano.  I  love mine.. 

also looking for one that is similar to the one I had
was a lightning paddle that I bought 20 years ago and lost at crabfest loved it! soo light
what is the difference between the shuna and the camano? besides 30$more

got a Werner Athena Carbon paddle. PM me if you are interested. Thanks

also looking for one that is similar to the one I had
was a lightning paddle that I bought 20 years ago and lost at crabfest loved it! soo light
what is the difference between the shuna and the camano? besides 30$more

Camano is a low angle paddle.Shuna is a high angle paddle.Different blade shapes.I like the Shuna.

Camano is a low angle paddle.Shuna is a high angle paddle.Different blade shapes.I like the Shuna.
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Thanks Tiny, just got a super killer deal on a Shuna paddle

Werner is the real deal.

I'm using Kalliste Warner for years now and still my favorite paddle ...