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AQUA BOUND Carbon Kayak Paddle
Balanced option for paddlers who want a high-confidence all-round setup with strong value retention.
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Product Breakdown
The Manta Ray Carbon Paddle - 4-Piece: Super lightweight, powerful, and durable paddle for high-angle paddlers. Carbon construction provides strength and stiffness. Adjustable blade offsets. Ideal for strong paddlers seeking more power.
Deep Dive
Why We Like The Manta Ray Carbon Paddle - 4-Piece Posi-Lok
Experience ultimate lightweight power with the Aqua Bound 4-Piece Manta Ray Carbon Posi-Lok Kayak Paddle. The Manta Ray boasts an oversized blade, providing exceptional surface area for maximum water bite. This translates to enhanced forward stroke power and exceptional maneuverability in challenging conditions.
What sets this paddle apart is its ingenious design. While the larger blade sacrifices some efficiency, the lightweight carbon construction of the Manta Ray compensates for it. The carbon shaft ensures optimal performance with minimal swing weight, while the carbon-reinforced nylon resin blade offers outstanding strength and stiffness, despite its lightness.
Designed for high-angle paddlers and those seeking more power with each stroke, the Manta Ray is the perfect choice. Its features include:
Experience the pinnacle of performance with the Manta Ray Carbon Paddle, proudly built in Osceola, Wisconsin.
Specs
Shaft Material: 100% carbon
Blade Material: abX Carbon Reinforced Nylon
Overall Length: 200-260cm
Blade Length: 18in
Blade Width: 7.5in
Blade Area: 102.5sq in
Shaft Shape: round, Shaft Profile: straight
Feather Angle: Infinite
Two-Piece: 4-piece
Paddling Style: high-angle
Claimed Weight: 1lb 13.75oz
Manufacturer Warranty: 2 year
Activity: paddling
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