Aqua Bound Aerial Minor Carbon Crankshaft 1pc Paddle
- Built for Whitewater
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Aqua Bound Aerial Minor Carbon Crankshaft 1pc Paddle
Lam-Lok Durability
Patent-pending Lam-Lok wraps over 33 feet of aramid thread around the blade's most vulnerable areas, fighting delamination 5-10x better than blades without it.
- Over 33 ft aramid thread
- 5-10x delamination resistance
- Resists impact and abrasion
Aerial Minor Carbon Blades
Sized for small to medium paddlers, full carbon blades use a wide, flattened foam spine to blend foil and compression-molded performance for efficient river running.
- Carbon fiber with aramid
- Foam-spine foil performance
- 645 sq cm blade
Ergonomic Crank Shaft
A carbon crank shaft with ergonomic bends maximizes efficiency, control and comfort, with a smooth blade-to-shaft transition and no sharp edges.
- Carbon crank shaft
- Reinforced carbon peg insert
- Smooth blade transition
What paddlers say
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★★★★★ Recommended on FacebookHow it compares
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Full specifications
- Blade Material
- Carbon Fiber with Aramid
- Thread Shaft Material
- Carbon Fiber
- Blade Size
- 44 cm x 20 cm (645 sq. cm)
- Weight
- 1pc: 39.1 oz. (1105 g)
Everything you need to launch day one
About this paddle
The Aqua Bound Aerial Minor Carbon Crankshaft is the most innovative paddle in whitewater — engineered for small to medium stature paddlers who demand maximum efficiency, durability, and control on the river.
Lam-Lok™ Technology (US Patent Pending)
Lam-Lok™ mechanically bonds the laminated blade layers together with over 33 feet of aramid thread around the most vulnerable parts of the blade, dramatically extending paddle life.
- 5–10x more effective at resisting delamination than standard blades
- Protects blade edges against impact and abrasion
Blade
- Size: 44 cm × 20 cm (645 sq. cm) — optimized for small to medium paddlers or efficiency-focused river running
- Material: 100% carbon fiber with aramid thread reinforcement
- Wide, flattened foam spine simulates the performance of both a foil blade and a compression-molded carbon blade
- Reinforced carbon blade peg insert maximizes blade-to-shaft joint strength
- Smooth blade-to-shaft transition — no sharp edges or excess material
Shaft
- Material: 100% carbon fiber with spread tow weave (increased strength, stiffness, and impact resistance at reduced weight)
- Style: Ergonomic crankshaft — bends positioned for maximum efficiency, comfort, and control
- Stiffness/flex balance between traditional carbon and fiberglass to ease shoulder strain
- Ergonomic grip shape matches the natural form of a closed hand
- Extra-long grip sections accommodate a wide range of shoulder widths and hand placements
- Tactile grip coating for a secure hold without destroying calluses
Specifications
- Configuration: 1-piece, fixed length
- Offset Angle: Fixed, 15° increments (left & right)
- Weight: 39.1 oz / 1,105 g
- Available Lengths: 191, 194, 197, 200 cm
- Warranty: 2-year manufacturing warranty
- Made in the USA
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