Corryvrecken Paddle

I carved my own Greenland paddle to go with my new Venture Jura HV and was generally happy with it for a season. Eventually the weight became bothersome after 3-4 hours (there is also a neck injury I have to contend with) and I set aside denial that I just wasn't getting enough thrust out of it. A more experienced paddling friend also noticed that I am naturally a high angles paddler. On top of that, the high deck height of my Jura almost forces a high angle form. I tried his Lendal and fell in love... then found out how much they cost. So began the search for a high angle replacement. I liked the Ikelos but again, cost. After a lot of research, and considering the known quality of my girlfriend's Camano, I was lead to the Corryvrecken.

It is a big blade but this is what I need. At 6'2" and with a 23" wide boat, the 215CM length turned out to be perfect. I don't have a lot of experience from which to compare paddle designs but understand that the power and catch of this blade gets me moving and allows for an almost relaxed cadance to keep a decent speed. Direction changes are markedly improved and I feel like I am in a different world handling wave and wake. Fatigue is lessened. The quality is outstanding. I like it a lot. Under hard acceleration, I have noticed a very slight flutter, which I did come across in a review or two, though don't consider it a big deal, but figured it was worth a mention. It is noticeably heavier than the Camano, but my neck and shoulders have yet to bother me using it.

After a good shakedown of the Corryvrecken, I decided the Greenland would be a nice conversation piece, if not a spare. Then my lady asked me to refinish it and mount it on the wall. Done.

My wife and I found ourselves paddling our SOT's more than I anticipated in moving water, especially boulder gardens and ledges. Each of us needed a paddle with more oomph to get on line and to eddy out, so I got her a Werner Shuna with straight carbon shaft and fiberglass blade and it proved to be a super paddle, so I checked with Werner customer support about how the larger fiberglass blade on the Corryvrecken would hold up in the boulders and shoals compared to all-carbon. They were re-assuring so I pulled the trigger.

It's a great paddle...very light swing weight but minimal flex in the blade and power to spare when you need it. I am out every weekend, weather permitting, bashing it into rocks and gravel bottoms, even pushing a SOT upstream through the sluices.

This is my new favorite paddle; if it had a bit of extra glass or kevlar to reinforce the edges it would be perfect.

I have owned my Corryvrecken for about two years and use to to paddle my scupper pro. I paddle at least once a week to go spearfishing. The Corryvrecken does the job but when I really want to move I use my Werner Molokai paddle. They look identical but the slight difference in design makes the Molokai really grabs the water and moves you. Paddle for paddle the Molokai is a better paddle if your strong enough to use it. When I am not feeling up to it, I use my Corryvrecken which gets me there.

Just an update to my previous review. I've used the Corryvrecken for a couple of years now and I still love it. I've had to have shoulder surgery from an old baseball injury an without the Corryvrecken, I wouldn't have been able to get back on the water as quickly as I have. This paddle has taught me how to properly feather a paddle (thanks to the bent shaft) and it has held up well to the myriad of beach landings and launches. My wife is now looking for one for herself.
Great paddle, wouldn't leave shore without it.

The Werner Corryvrecken paddle is a superior high angle paddle that is great for flat-water speed. A larger blade than many other Werner paddles, including the more forgiving Shuna, the Corryvrecken is the paddle of choice for moving the aqua. A fine choice for rapid and workout paddles, my Corryvrecken is the fiberglass model, with transparent thin blades and the adjustable ferrule which is a Godsend on windy days to adjust your feather; the wind likes to catch the generous blades as much as the water. Feathering can become mandatory, and for those that prefer a nonfeathered paddle, this might not be a good choice in windy conditions. My shaft is straight and I find this very comfortable on my wrists. A solid choice for high angle paddling expeditions, and a worthwhile investment.

I use this paddle more than any of the other paddles I own. I have the fiberglass straight-shaft version (215 cm).

I find it has enough bite for rock gardening and surfing, yet I do not get fatigued when I use it on long paddles. I have done crossings up to 38 NM with this paddle without feeling a strain in my shoulders.

The weight of the paddle is reassuring. It is relatively light, but has a solid feel. I have a carbon fiber paddle that is lighter. You'd think the lighter paddle would be better for long crossings, but my fiberglass Corryvrecken has the right weight to give it a solid feel and it contributes to a nice rhythm.

I use the straight shaft because it permits me to move my hands to any location quickly. I also have a bent-shaft paddle but I seldom use it any more.

The Corryvrecken is probably the most useful and versatile paddle I have ever used. I would buy another.

I have had my bent shaft 210 cm corryvrecken for about 10 weeks now, and I have to say that it works great. Light and nimble, it is easy on the shoulders for hours at a time, but when you want acceleration it digs in. Great for rolling or surfing, but just a little tough to handle in the wind. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another one if anything happened to the one I have now.