Werner Fuse

[JustPaddle]

Anyone know the dimesions of their new paddle? Nice to see options on the shaft. Too bad there isn't any for the handle.

[lazymodo]

the flyer for it says its 110 cu. inches which is actually bigger than the spanker.
sounds like they redesigned the shaft too , (more flex maybe) and a bend option .

[JoeK]

Cool picture of the increased reach of the Werner fuse bent shaft paddle.

http://surfingsports.com/images/werner_2011_2.jpg

[JoeK]

another cool photo

http://surfingsports.com/images/werner_fuse5.jpg

[Takeo]

JustPaddle,
Tokunagas got in their Werner shipment yesterday.  We were comparing the flex to the new batch of paddles which are reported to be 50% more flex than original models, both in bent and straight shafts.  The flex is noticeable on land, I'm sure more so on the water.  With more flex in the shaft, I would think one "might" be able to step up to the larger Fuse blade but again, there are so many other variables and personal preferences. 

The bent shafts are sold in specific lengths, odd number measurements like 79, 81, and 83.  I'm considering a bent shaft option but would like to try one out first.  There definitely seems to be a reach advantage, but not sure how it will perform for open ocean stuff.