Werner Rio Whitewater Paddle Review
The Bottom Line
The pros and cons that I have listed below are relative to other entry-level paddles. This is the paddle that I recommend as a kayaker’s first paddle. It very closely resembles the Werner Desperado with two major exceptions. First, the Rio has a yellow blade which makes it highly visible and easy to find in the water. Secondly, the Desperado has a carbon reinforced blade while the Rio is fiberglass reinforced. The fiberglass helps to keep the price down and makes this paddle very affordable to the beginner.
