Werner Nomad Rafting Paddle - 1 Piece Straight Shaft

Color: Dugan's Sky | Alpenglow

Built for rafters who demand peak performance and uncompromising durability. Whether you're navigating technical creek runs in an R2 or powering through big water with your crew, the Werner Nomad delivers. Its tapered blade design cuts through whitewater with precision, while the stunning Dugan's Sky: Alpenglow silhouette—inspired by Split Rock on Washington's Skykomish River—turns heads on and off the water.

This all-around rafting paddle combines a fiberglass oval shaft with a performance-tuned tapered blade for the perfect balance of control, durability, and value.

Important: The Nomad is designed specifically for raft paddling and is not intended for use as a guide stick. For guide stick paddles, please see our dedicated guide stick collection.

Why Rafters Choose the Werner Nomad 

• Premium Performance Construction: Fiberglass blade delivers an ideal balance of light swing weight and stiffness without breaking the bank
• Optimized Flex & Strength: Reliable fiberglass shaft engineered for durability and responsive feel
• Oval Index Shaft: Enhanced control and reduced hand fatigue on long river days
• Reinforced ABS T-Grip: Maximum control and exceptional durability for season after season of hard use

Technical Specifications

• Shaft: Straight, 1-piece construction
• Weight: 765g (27 oz)
• Length Range: 48" to 75" in 1" increments
• Blade Surface Area: 110 in²
• Blade Dimensions: 18.75" x 7.5"
• Shaft Material: Fiberglass with oval index
• Blade Material: Fiberglass

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