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Your cart is empty.The Backwater Assassin Carbon Fiber Hybrid Paddle is the full-size version of its legendary predecessor, the Assault Hand Paddle. Weighing right at 38 ounces and 42 ounces, respectively, paddle design and technology is again moving forward! The Assassin is available in 2 different adjustable lengths: 230-240 cm (90.5-94.5 in) & 250-260 cm (98.5-102.5 in). The Assassin kayak paddles not only display the patented “hook and teeth” blade design and raised graphics package, they also provide unsurpassed performance and versatility. The hook is great for grabbing a line in the water, pulling in decoys, pulling you closer to the dock, or making a tree limb easier to reach. The oversized blade helps to pull a lot of water when paddling and makes turning even easier. The Assassin is designed for form as well as function. The unique blade design allows kayakers more freedom, more comfort and more confidence to challenge themselves. The Assassin was designed for both high angle and low angle paddlers. The shaft is made of a carbon hybrid material to help reduce the overall weight and the oversized ABS injected nylon blade is hard enough to push off on any surface and not crack or flex. Is your lure stuck in a tree? No problem, just grab the branch. Too close to the rocks or oyster shells? No problem, just give a push. For added length to the paddle, consider adding the 35cm Carbon Fiber Paddle Extension. This extension works with both versions of the Assassin Paddle.
mab
2025-08-06 18:57:47
Love this paddle—2nd one purchased. This paddle is comfortable to use even for extended trips. Light weight, adjustable length and feathering. Very strong for pushing off rocks and the teeth give a better grip on shallow shore push offs. I was able to rescue a fishing pole from the creek bottom with the hook, so the paddle paid for itself too.
nathan hebert
2025-08-03 10:55:26
Little heavier than some other paddles but definitely very well built and rugged. Well worth the money spent. Perfect match for my Old Town Topwater Pdl 120 Kayak.
Customer
2025-07-13 18:30:19
The Backwater Assassin paddle is exactly what I wanted. I can use the hook to grab my kid's boats and bring them in when needed, grab branches to "anchor" and fish and the serrated edge is awesome for pushing off and holding the kayak still. I am a large man and paddle a tandem kayak configured for one person most of the time. I would definitely buy this again.
Simple Pleasures MTB
2025-06-02 13:56:19
Sick paddle? Great quality, tough, great value, full carbon fiber shaft, nice adjustable shaft, paddles excellent. I got mine in 250-260 size. Now the only downside to the style of the paddle itself is the "hook" feature. Not blaming the paddle or taking any stars away but it was very difficult to paddle through bull kelp while ocean fishing. The hook feature kept getting tangled up and it was difficult to get free. Other than that excellent paddle. Light weight also and looks meanðŸ‘
J. Mcquinn
2025-05-21 11:45:56
Worked great first time out. Very sturdy. Great length.
Chris
2025-04-09 16:56:57
The handle is nice but the paddles are soft plastic. The ribbed edge wore off the first time I used it.
EJD
2025-03-06 11:43:02
I bought this paddle to replace one of the cheap included paddles that comes with the Intex Excursion Pro inflatable kayak. It’s night and day difference how good this paddle is in comparison to the old paddle.It feels really solid in the hand, with next to no flex in the carbon fiber shaft. The blades are very handy for use in the rivers we frequent too which was one of the bigger reasons I bought this paddle.Our rivers are tidal so they can be very low and very high in the same day. That translates to me potentially pushing off of the rocky riverbed in unpredictable times, or rocks that may be submerged at some point, later being exposed. The serrated kayak blade really makes a difference for me in my application and I love having it.Also the hook on top is a pretty cool thing too, not that I use it all the time or anything but it’s a nice feature. I’ve used it to grab onto overhanging tree branches and pull in or stop periodically as needed. It’s like having an extension of your arm, and I don’t feel that there is any sort of weird drag or anything from the cutout.Im absolutely loving this paddle so far, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a solid upgrade from their cheap included paddles or from their old paddle in general.
Bobby G
2024-12-29 12:02:43
This is a good paddle. Its nice light weight for what I need it to. The reason for the 4 stars is cause the hook on the blade gets hung up on any weeds and you can end up dropping them on yourself. Other than that its a good paddle.
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