This is my Werner Powerhouse. It is made from carbon fibre and is an absolute joy to paddle with and look at!

It is a 197, Neutral Bent Shaft which gives me plenty of reach when in my big boat … it is a little too long for playboating, but I don't really get much chance to do that these days so still use my 194 glass fibre sidekick for playing. It is a slightly special sidekick in that it is on a neutral bent carbon shaft rather than the newer neutral bent glass shaft, I don't think you can get these anymore but I don't like the neutral bent glass shaft so if / when I replace them it will be with a full carbon set … I may even go shorter for playing. 

All my paddling kit comes from Desperate Measures who have recently launched their brand new website with online ordering. You can still give them a ring on 0115 981 6815 if you need any help with your purchase and if you need something for Christmas the boys can sort you out even up to the 23rd December!