PADDLES

Welcome to the Paddle Sports Show Product of the Year Awards 2026.
Click on the products below to read more and vote for the one you think stands out the most.
Please note that voting is reserved for industry professionals only, and you can vote only once.

WERNER PADDLES – Pack-Tour M: Canyon Graphic

Werner’s stunning new Canyon graphic represents a breakthrough in high-definition paddle graphics technology. This graphic captures the breathtaking perspective of floating through a narrow canyon, gazing upward toward the sky. Werner’s talented in-house graphics……

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VE PADDLES – Skera

With a smooth, dependable catch and a little less load on the body, the Skera delivers comfort over distance while retaining enough surface area to dig in when power is needed. It has mid-sided touring kayak blades, and a two-piece adjustable shaft……

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CEKR PADDLES – Riptide

The Riptide is designed for maximum power in whitewater and surf, making it especially suitable for big wave freestyle kayaking, surf kayaking and waveski surfing. When things are moving fast and you only have a few strokes to make all the difference…..

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PRIJON – FINNA whitewater paddle

The FINNA features not only a foam core, but also a double all round dynel edge on its carbon blades. An increased blade to shaft offset combined with the forward drop shape design gives a powerful catch and stabilizes vigorous forward strokes…..

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BELUGA OUTDOOR GEAR – Sprint Glass Adjustable Paddle

The Sprint Adjustable Paddle pairs a mid-sized high-angle blade with an adjustable fiberglass or carbon shaft for maximum efficiency and control. Its durable fiberglass-reinforced polypro blades deliver smooth power for speed, distance, or….

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LETTMANN – Nitro LCS 70 Extrem

There is no paddle on the market that gives you that strength and power with no fludder on a straight shaft paddle. The Nitro LCS 70 Extrem is still the rediscovery of the straight shaft and is almost as good as a Lettmann Ergonom. Now in…

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BENDING BRANCHES – Horizon Paddles

Designed by canoe paddlers for canoe paddlers, the Horizon was meticulously engineered to address the number one priority surveyed by those spending multiple long days on the water—durability. Built with Bending Branches’ Patent Pending Lam-Lok™ ….

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