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Aqua-Bound Sting Ray Paddle - Carbon

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Solid in the water and light in the hand, Aqua-Bound® Sting Ray carbon paddle excels at all kinds of paddling.

Long carbon-composite blades offer ample power with low resistance and smooth strokes; versatile performance is ideal for most paddling endeavors
ABX composite resin technology combines carbon and plastic for lighter weight, superb durability and lasting strength and stiffness
Soft asymmetrical dihedral blade face works well for low-angle paddling and produces a smooth stroke with minimal flutter
Lightweight carbon twill shaft provides an extra-light swing weight and slight shaft flex for all-day paddling comfort
Turn Lock Coupler (TLC) ferrule system makes adjusting your paddle easy; simply set the feather angle and rotate the coupler to tighten
Feathering is adjustable in the following increments: 0/30/45/60 degrees (right or left)
Two-piece design breaks down for easy storage and transport
Comes with rubber drip rings to keep water away from hands and lap

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Aqua-Bound Sting Ray Paddle - Carbon Customer Reviews

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Aqua-Bound Stingray Carbon Paddle

4.8

(based on 8 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Minimizes fatigue (8)
Comfortable shaft (7)
Good control (7)
Adjustable (5)
Reduces flutter (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Day trip (6)
Touring (5)
Advanced paddling techniques (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (3)
- Was this a gift?:
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Reviewed by 8 customers

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Oct

2007

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

excellent quality for the price

By naturecalls

from Madison, WI

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Adjustable
Minimizes Fatigue
super-light-28 oz

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
River Running

Comments about Aqua-Bound Stingray Carbon Paddle:

I bought my first kayak this year! Being a big investment for me-kayak, pfd, paddle-I wanted the lightest paddle that I could afford. This was IT! it was the absolute best deal. 28oz for [$]-I couldn't find anything that even came close. In the paddle shops carbon paddles were like [$] yikes! I have used this all summer and fall and wouldn't trade it for anything.

Nov

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Happy Paddler

By Lake Gal

from Spokane, Washington

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter

Cons

None

Best Uses

Advanced Paddling Techniques
Day Trips

Comments about Aqua-Bound Stingray Carbon Paddle:

I've been kayaking for four summers at a nearby lake and didn't realize what a difference the right size and weight in paddles can make. I am petite and weigh about 125 lbs. so using this paddle makes kayaking much more enjoyable since I don't exert as much energy and can be out paddling for longer periods of time. In fact I can keep up with my husband and out-paddle him in some instances. I'm a low angle paddler and ordered the 230 cm size which works out really well as I have a kayak that has a wider cockpit. This paddle is just as advertised..."Solid in the water and light in the hand."

Service and delivery comments:

I had to wait a couple of weeks longer because it was not in stock. Probably because it was at the end of the season. REI promptly notified me of the delay. However, I am happy that I remained with my original order since I wouldn't trade it for another paddle.

Jun

2011

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great price and excellent performance!

By brandonchad

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter

Cons

Best Uses

Advanced Paddling Techniques
Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Aqua-Bound Stingray Carbon Paddle:

I'm experienced in Hawaiian outrigger canoe paddling, dragonboating, SUP and I just purchased my very first kayak along with this String Ray paddle. If you paddle often, then you know that investing in a comfortable, fatigue-free, lightweight and durable paddle is very important on the water. The Sting Ray meets all of that criteria. I am 5'7" and the 230cm was perfect while kayaking out on Lake Union/Washington in Seattle.

Sep

2010

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

You almost don't know you're holding it

By Wood Doc

from Corvallis OR

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter

Cons

Best Uses

Advanced Paddling Techniques
Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Aqua-Bound Stingray Carbon Paddle:

I have 2 Adv Elements inflatable kayaks that I like to leave in my car (for when the moment and a nearby body of water catch my fancy) so I bot the 4-piece paddles. Until I bot these paddles I had always invested in "light weight" wood paddles. I didn't know what "light weight" meant. These paddles are incredible. Not as light as the all-carbon paddles (about $400), but then neither is my bank account for having bot the next-best thing.

I've used the paddles a lot for 2 years and they show no wear.

When I break them down, I cover the shaft ends with a doubled-over sock held on with a rubber band to keep dirt off. If you get dirt on the shaft ends you might never get them apart, which is true of most good paddles!!!

I always got a neck ache from holding up a heavier paddle over the course of 4 or more hours on the water, but not with these. I smile at the thought of all those early-in-the paddling-season PT sessions I've avoided (and don't have to pay for) because I no longer get neck aches!

Make sure you get the right length. My 5' 2" wife and I (5' 10") use 230s. She, in the front, has to reach a bit farther out to paddle past the middle of the kayak while I can paddle in closer at the rear so don't go simply by height. Consider also the width of the kayak you'll have to reach out over.

Apr

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good All Around Paddle

By Blue Wave Chris

from Maui, Hawaii

About Me Professional

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Pros

Comfortable Shaft
Durable
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Aqua-Bound Stingray Carbon Paddle:

I am a kayak guide in Hawaii, and have been using this paddle for almost 2 years. It has held up well under my day in and day out use. The shaft is comfortable for extended paddles and the overall weight of the paddle makes for an easy day on the water. The blades have proven to be durable even under landings on rock shorelines and the occasional surf session.

Jul

2011

4.0

My First Paddle

By Swamp

from Central TN

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter

Cons

Best Uses

Day Trips
Touring

Comments about Aqua-Bound Stingray Carbon Paddle:

I paddle a 17' sea kayak on large lakes and class 1 rivers around central TN and this was my first paddle.
I chose it because it was light, adjustable and had a smaller blade size to minimize fatigue or strain as I developed paddling strength.
I'm impressed with how firmly the TLC locks the shafts together; I was afraid it might wobble at the joint but it's rock solid.
The shaft is plenty strong enough for paddle float re-entrys, and I've grounded the blade many, many times on rocks and stumps in shallow waters, and going down the lower two sections of the Ocoee River in Eastern TN.
After using this for 2 months, I found that I was more of a high-angle paddler, so I bought a Manta-Ray aluminum shaft paddle, and keep this in my boat as a spare.

Jun

2011

5.0

Happy Paddling

By cmariah22

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Beginner

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Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Aqua-Bound Stingray Carbon Paddle:

There are lighter paddles out there for a lot more money but this was a good balance of lightweight and reasonable cost. Since I'm a beginner paddler, I wanted to be able to enjoy paddling and after some research, reviews stated that weight does matter. Deciding on this one was a good choice to use with Emotion Spitfire. For low angle paddling, this fits the bill.

May

2010

5.0

great paddle

By bohter

from eugene or

About Me Advanced

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Pros

Adjustable
Comfortable Shaft
Good Control
Minimizes Fatigue
Reduces Flutter

Cons

Best Uses

Touring

Comments about Aqua-Bound Stingray Carbon Paddle:

my 240 carbon stingray is used in my canoe primarily.occasionally in my kayak for a change of position.I love it for canoeing.. just enough blade but not too much.I have really used this paddle hard and it has held up with no problems.