Reviewer:

David M. Wimsatt

Rating:

5

Date:

3/22/2013

Review:

What a fantastic, feather lite paddle...this paddle is crisp going into and coming out of the water...stiff and strong yet with a comfortable bit of flex. I had four paddling buddies try it and now they all want one!

Reviewer:

TwoRs

Rating:

5

Date:

9/17/2012

Review:

A must have for anyone looking for the best! The difference between your standard good paddle and Kalliste is amazing. Fatigue is greatly reduced due to the bent shaft and light weight. Do not let your wife or buddy borrow your Kalliste....you may have trouble getting it back! ACK is THE place to buy with great customer service and unbelievable shipping! Thank you!

Reviewer:

Texas Tarheel

Rating:

5

Date:

9/6/2012

Review:

just simply comfortable, super lite-weight and with the ergo shaft easy on the grip.

Reviewer:

George F.

Rating:

5

Date:

1/18/2012

Review:

Merry Christmas to me! It's light, it's slick, your hands are always in the same position on the shaft and the blade orientation is automatic because of the shaping on the shaft. I paddled the 15 mile length of our local lake on a nice calm day in about 6 hrs. I rested very little. Love it, Love it, LOVE IT!!

Reviewer:

Matt C.

Rating:

5

Date:

6/20/2011

Review:

Another great paddle from Werner. I've spent the last 6 years paddling with a 210 Camano and opted for a longer Kalliste. Absolutely cannot beat ACK's shipping and customer service. The paddles arrived 2 days after I placed the order and as I was packing up the boats for a multi-day trip..great timing!!

Reviewer:

Matt C.

Rating:

5

Date:

6/20/2011

Review:

Another great paddle from Werner. I've spent the last 6 years paddling with a 210 Camano and opted for a longer Kalliste. Absolutely cannot beat ACK's shipping and customer service. The paddles arrived 2 days after I placed the order and as I was packing up the boats for a multi-day trip..great timing!!

Reviewer:

Mike W

Rating:

5

Date:

5/12/2011

Review:

When I first saw the Kalliste my main focus was the bent shaft and wrist comfort but there is much more to this paddle I've come to find out. Not only is it light but the finish is very smooth and easy on the hands. I also like the oval shape where you grip. It also enters and exits the water cleanly. Great job Werner this is an excellent paddle.

Reviewer:

KayakFlyFisher

Rating:

5

Date:

11/4/2010

Review:

Awesome feels like driving a BMW

Reviewer:

212swat

Rating:

5

Date:

8/21/2010

Review:

The Werner Kalliste is the Cadillac of paddles. Had a bit of tendinitis in my forearm from my previous paddle. Gone now because of the bent shaft.

Reviewer:

ordinaryguy

Rating:

5

Date:

1/11/2010

Review:

Bought the Werner Kalliste Carbon Bent Shaft Paddle for my wife for Christmas, and she let me try it for about 2 minutes, then she wanted it back. A huge step up from the Bending Branches Slice, which we've been using since we've been paddling. We thought the Slice was great.....

Reviewer:

Yakmandu

Rating:

5

Date:

1/9/2010

Review:

Yes it expensive, but if your time spent on the water is valuable to you, invest in this paddle. It is like paddling with a feather. The Kalliste becomes a natural extension of the upper body.

Reviewer:

kayak_attack

Rating:

5

Date:

7/15/2009

Review:

I have only been kayaking for a year and started out with a standard aluminum paddle. I stayed tired and lagged way behind other paddlers most of the time. When I purchased a new sit-on-top kayak for fishing, I made the plunge and purchased the Werner Kalliste. WOW. Talk about going from a wagon to a Porsche! Not only did it ease my fatigue problem, but improved my paddling speed and performance. Now, the aluminum paddle is a spare as I also purchased another carbon paddle for my first kayak and the difference is like night and day. The paddle does make a difference.