I was out in the waves with mine the other day and then decided to do a distance paddle and then thought I wish I had my bigger paddle..but soon after I was paddling into a head wind and I was so glad I had the smaller Methane because I could paddle faster into the wind.. It's the best paddle if you want to paddle with a fast rate and not feel like you're being pulled off your board or straining your joints too much.. (IMO) ..

Any Melbourne'ites are welcome to try mine if they like.

I'm glad you like yours Brooko..

DJ

I've paddled both and they're very different.

BTW..Werner have a new smaller blade paddle now called the Carve.. I'm sure it's very good also.

The main differences between the Spanker and the Methane is.

The Methane feels lighter..Only a smidge because the Werner is also very light.

The Methane is more narrow in the blade and has a bit less blade area.

The Methane has a more rectangle feel in the shaft and also a bit thiner diameter shaft.

The Methane has a dead flat blade face but because it's narrow it does not seem to flutter.

The T grip handles are also different.

They both have a good flex or spring in the shaft.

Both are great paddles.. You can defiantly paddle with a faster rate with the Methane.

You can see by this pic that the Methane is a longer triangle/teardrop shape blade and the Spanker is a bit more rounded and fatter shape.

DJ

I pick up my new Methane tomorrow! Can't wait.

I'm 88kg and really only ride in the surf. I'm currently on an 11' Oxbow but have a 9'2" PSH on the way.