As participation explodes in the Stand Up Paddle category, Werner is responding with new paddle designs that focus on the two aspects of the sport, touring and surfing.

The Advantage is a Premium fiberglass laminate construction blade with a modified tear drop shape designed to optimize straight ahead efficiency for touring.

The Carve consists of the same construction as the Advantage but the shape is smaller, longer and more slender, specifically designed for dynamic surfing and turning.

Both the Advantage and the Carve come with a fiberglass oval indexed shaft and ABS Palm-grip. Werner offers two adjustable shaft configurations. The Adjustable is perfect for those riders who move between touring and surfing. The 3–piece adjustable is perfect for paddlers who travel with their paddle. Both adjustable models telescope with four settings, each 1.5 inches apart.

Here is a discussion from Werner on the two major types of Stand Up Paddles.