Aqua Bound Manta Ray Posi-Lok Kayak Paddle - Carbon Shaft
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Designed for high-angle paddling, the broad blades of the Aqua Bound Manta Ray Posi-Lok carbon shaft paddle supply huge bite for athletic touring, workout paddling and racing.
Shop similar products- Simple, intuitive and strong, the Posi-Loc® ferrule uses a 2-button release to detach and adjust feather anglek
- To join, simply slide the Posi-Lok ferrule together and listen for the audible "click"
- Posi-Lok ferrule resists corrosion and completely eliminates play between each piece of the paddle
- Feathering is adjustable in the increments of 0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60° right or left
- Lightweight carbon shaft provides low swing weight and slight flex, promoting a comfortable experience in the cockpit from launch until takeout
- Fiberglass-reinforced nylon blades provide excellent durability when pushing off rocks or barnacles
- Wide, asymmetrical dihedral blade face is optimized for high-angle paddling and produces a smooth stroke with minimal flutter
- Rubber drip rings keep water away from hands and lap
- 4-piece design breaks down compactly
Made in USA.
View all Aqua Bound Kayak Paddles| Best Use | Kayaking |
|---|---|
| Paddle Style | High-angle |
| Shaft Shape | Straight |
| Shaft Type | 4-piece |
| Blade Shape | Asymmetrical Dihedral |
| Hand Control | Right and Left |
| Blade Construction | Fiberglass-reinforced nylon |
| Shaft Construction | Carbon fiber |
| Blade Size | 18 x 7 inches |
| Weight | 1 lb. 15.75 oz. |
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Lightweight
Overall, I like this paddle. I bought a Stingray paddle for my wife, but wanted a slightly larger surface area on my own paddle. The only downside I've found so far is when I'm paddling hard, I can feel a "popping" coming from the paddle. I believe this is due to the larger paddle surface area -- the outer edges of the paddle are flexing under the pressure of the water. Examples of when I feel the popping are when paddling hard into the wind, or when I'm trying to catch up to, or beat my fellow kayakers. I checked a paddle in the store and could recreate the popping by flexing the paddle face firmly. I don't notice the popping on the Stingray, which has a smaller surface area. I don't think the popping reduces the efficiency, it is just a little annoying to feel as you're paddling hard. I love the lightweight carbon and the Posi-Lok ferrule -- the connection feels very solid. Overall, a high quality paddle.
Paddles with purpose
Aqua-Bound kayak paddles are excellent paddles for the money! We have a 220 and a 230 Aqua-Bound, a 240 Werner and a Magellan HT Carbon 230 and they are all good for their specific use!