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Aqua-Bound Manta Ray Paddle
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Aqua-Bound Manta Ray Paddle

Item # 721662

$90.00

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Designed for the high-angle paddling style, this paddle's broad blades supply huge bite and power for athletic touring, workout paddling and racing.

  • Combination of aluminum shaft and fiberglass-reinforced nylon blades deliver a flutter-free, high-power stroke with easy swing-weight
  • Wide, asymmetrical dihedral blade face is optimized for the high-angle paddling style
  • Grooves on the ferrule prevent sand and sludge build-up, maintaining a tight, trouble-free ferrule for years of use
  • Two-piece design breaks down for easy storage and transport
  • Feathering is adjustable to 60-degrees right-hand control or unfeathered

Made in USA.

Item 721662

Aqua-Bound Manta Ray Paddle Specs

Specification

Description

Weight(220cm) 37.75 ounces
Shaft materialAluminum
Blade materialFiberglass-reinforced nylon blend
Blade shapeAsymmetrical dihedral
Blade size7.25 x 18 inches
Feather angle60 right/0 degrees
Shaft typeTwo-piece

Aqua-Bound Manta Ray Paddle Customer Reviews

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Aqua-Bound Manta Ray Paddle
 
4.5

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable shaft (3)
  • Good control (3)
  • Minimizes fatigue (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Day trips (4)
    • Touring (3)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Recreational (4)

    Reviewed by 4 customers

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    Mar

    16

    2009

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Very rugged and durable paddle

    By MARSOCMarine

    from Topsail Beach North Carolina

    About Me Recreational

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Good Control
    • Takes a beating

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Day Trips
      • Touring

      Comments about Aqua-Bound Manta Ray Paddle:

      I've had very good luck with my 230cm Manta ray paddle. Originally purchased in 2005, this paddle has been every where with me from the Patapsco River in Maryland, to the New River and Topsail beach in North Carolina. I have not been kind to it and it always seems to forgive me and provide reliable sturdiness/stiffness in all weather conditions. Finally after 4 years of abuse and neglect, the paddle did develop a crack in the metal shaft. near where the pieces join together. The cracked portion was cut off, a new hold for the pin to pop out of was drilled and the paddle has been resurected again for use this coming summer in the beach surf zone.
      Although this paddle is often rated for recreation use and not for touring, I do find I still prefer it since it's wider blade gives me a better work out when I go paddling for an hour or so. In the absence of time, the larger blades really grab the water and allow you to exert yourself as much or as little as you want. All in all, I'm very pleased with this paddle and am planning on purchasing another here in the coming month.

      • Gift:
      • Yes

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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      Sep

      13

      2007

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Great Value for the Money

      By Dot Camp

      from Seattle

      About Me Recreational

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable Shaft
      • Minimizes Fatigue

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Day Trips
        • Touring

        Comments about Aqua-Bound Manta Ray Paddle:

        For the money this paddle shines. It first caught my eye as a nice yellow visible paddle that I could use as an extra on deck. However after using it I've relegated my wood paddle to the deck as this one feels just right.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Oct

        2

        2009

         
        5.0

        No complants.

        By Beatnik

        from Minneapolis, MN

        About Me Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Adjustable
        • Comfortable Shaft
        • Good Control
        • Minimizes Fatigue
        • Reduces Flutter

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Day Trips
          • River Running

          Comments about Aqua-Bound Manta Ray Paddle:

          This paddle was in my hand for 5 days straight. Any fatigue I got was not due to the paddle. The paddle actually relieved it. Making paddling easier and more comfortable. It's also strong, I abused it a bit by using it as a wedge to dock and it held up. The price is good as well.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jul

          17

          2009

          (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Outstanding

          By jimmyjump

          from Nashville/Brentwood, TN

          About Me Recreational

          Pros

          • Adjustable
          • Comfortable Shaft
          • Good Control
          • Light control
          • Minimizes Fatigue
          • Reduces Flutter

          Cons

          • Shaft rattles

          Best Uses

          • Day Trips
          • River Running
          • Touring

          Comments about Aqua-Bound Manta Ray Paddle:

          one of the best in it's price range!

          • Gift:
          • No

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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