Level up your game with the most innovative paddle in whitewater, the Aqua Bound Aerial Minor Carbon Versa-Lok Crankshaft Paddle. Command the river with an ergonomic crank shaft and experience unmatched durability with Lam-Lok US Patent Pending technology to keep your Aerial Minor Carbon performing at maximum power�for the long-haul. Quickly adapt to paddling conditions with 5 cm of adjustable length and infinite offset angles.
*One Piece paddles are all feathered to 30 degrees right, Please contact us for custom size and feathering options*
Features
ABOUT LAM-LOK US Patent Pending
- Double down on edge protection with innovative Lam-Lok US Patent Pending technology
- Lam-Lok mechanically bonds the laminated blade layers together with over 33 feet of an aramid thread around the most vulnerable parts of the blades, dramatically extending the life of your paddle
- Protects blade edges by resisting delamination, impact and abrasion
- Lam-Lok is 5-10x more effective at fighting delamination than blades without it
ABOUT THE BLADES
- Aerial Minor blade size best suited for small to medium stature paddlers or those looking to maximize efficiency when running rivers
- Wide, flattened foam spine simulates performance qualities of both a foil blade and a compression-molded carbon blade
- Reinforced 100% carbon blade peg insert maximizes blade-to-shaft joint strength while matching the stiffness/flex balance of the entire paddle. Benefit from built-in durability
- Smooth transition from blade to shaft. No sharp edges to scrape hands or extra material to add friction in the water
ABOUT THE SHAFT
- Crank shaft designed for maximum efficiency, control and comfort (with bends in all the right places)
- 100% carbon construction optimized for a stiffness/flex balance between that of traditional carbon and fiberglass shafts to ease strain on shoulders
- High-tech, spread tow carbon weave increases the mechanical properties of the material (strength, stiffness, impact resistance) while reducing weight
- Ergonomic grip shape designed to match the natural shape of a closed hand
- Extra-long grip sections allow flexibility for hand placement to fit a greater number of shoulder widths and paddler preferences
- Tactile grip coating applied to shaft to help get a better hold and it won't destroy paddler calluses, to boot
- Designed for hand placement in line with blades
- Two-piece breakdown with Versa-Lok ferrule
ABOUT THE VERSA-LOK FERRULE
- Versa-Lok allows 5 cm of adjustable length and infinite offset angles. Adjust on the fly to confidently navigate tight passages or run long stretches with your ideal paddle fit
- Beefed up Versa-Lok to meet the rigors of whitewater paddling. Custom blended nylon ferrule material with very high fiberglass content for strength
- Secure, tight locked connection that grips onto the 100% carbon ferrule insert
- Ferrule insert extends extra far into the shaft, matching the stiffness/flex balance of the entire paddle
- Engineered to feel like paddling a one-piece with the versatility of a two-piece
Specifications
- Blade Material: Carbon Fiber with Aramid Thread
- Shaft Material: Carbon Fiber
- Blade Size: 44 cm x 20 cm (645 sq. cm)
- Weight: 2pc: 40.5 oz. (1145 g)
- Offset Angles: Infinite