Manta Ray Carbon 2-Piece Versa-Lok Touring Kayak Paddle
The Aqua Bound Manta Ray Carbon 2-Piece Touring Kayak Paddle with Versa-Lok is a versatile lightweight, efficient and powerful kayak paddle well suited for maneuvers like acceleration and crisp turns. The Versa-Lok ferrule enables fine paddle blade feathering increments plus the ability to change paddle length.
Features
- Redesigned, stronger blade. The blade shape provides a smoother forward stroke with less chances for flutter, stiffer feel, and quieter entry and exit. The upgraded carbon + nylon blade material is stronger (meaning less flex) and thicker, making it more durable and robust long-term
- Carbon-reinforced nylon blades are engineered to be the best option in plastics, renowned for their combination strength, weight, and stiffness
- 102.5 sq. inch blade it the ideal size for quick boat maneuverability, while the sharp dihedral provides a silky-smooth forward stroke with zero tolerance for fluttering, preserving your energy for longer paddling trips
- The traditional “oversized” blade design provides better horsepower and control, most commonly associated with high-angle forward strokes and those doing flatwater kayaking, packrafting, racing, and kayak fishing
- 100% carbon shaft is the lightest material available, so paddling is less fatiguing and more enjoyable on longer trips. The carbon weave is tight and secure, making it one of the strongest options available
- The shaft is ovalized where the hands go for more comfort and control, and to limit the chances for blisters
- Versa-Lok™ offers 15cm of additional length and infinite feathering options, and does so with an easy to use and understand system that is secure (no disengagement), robust (will hold form for a very long time), and resistant to corrosion (nylon plastic and stainless steel parts)
- The Versa-Lok™ clamping system is backed by structural and cyclical testing, plus a decade of on-water use
- Carbon ferrule insert is light, tight, and right for the long haul. This is a sizable upgrade over plastic or glass ferrule inserts
Specifications
- Shaft Material: 100% Carbon, Ovalized
- Blade Material: abX Carbon Reinforced Nylon
- Blade Size: 7.5 x 18 in. (19 x 46 cm)
- Blade Surface Area: (102.5 sq. in.) (661 sq. cm)
- Weight: 30.75 oz. (872 g)
- Ferrule Angles: Infinite