AquaBound Manta Ray Carbon Kayak Paddle

Paddle is great but the clip/pin to lock the 2 half's broke in less than a month. If it had been 2 weeks ago when I was offshore I am pretty sure I'd have been in a bad situation. Thankfully I was just a few miles out on the lake. Never had a problem with this from any paddle before and I've been paddling for almost 20 years

Love this paddle, had one with my first kayak about 10 years ago and when I recently got back into kayaking had to have another. Light, effective. handles abuse well. The bay I mostly paddle in can be a pain on a negative tide. I use the paddle to push off a sandbar sometimes with no fear i'm going to break it. Only slight negative is the spring clips rust out quickly.

Noticeably lighter than my old paddle from 20 years ago. It's amazing how much more efficient a lighter paddle is when it eliminates a lot of the energy of just supporting the paddle. More energy goes into paddling and you can paddle longer and harder. The blade is well designed and efficient. Goes in and comes out of the water cleanly. The shaft diameter is slightly smaller than my previous paddle and makes it easier to grip. This paddle is as close to perfect for me as any paddle I have ever used. I'm a high angle paddler, paddle is 240 cm. I'm 5'-11".

Excellent paddle, just what I wanted. Light weight and easy to handle.

This Paddle is great, well worth the money if you're on the water for hours at a time. I went with the 240cm model to match the width of my 34" wide kayak. It's a perfect match

I love my paddles, weight makes such a big difference. I was reluctant to spend so much but have decided it was a good thing to do. Can't say enough about ACK, selection, service and price!

BUY IT! I upgraded from a Carlisle Day tripper aluminium paddle and this is amazing! it is 8 inches longer, has larger blades but is still 7 oz lighter. I can control my kayak easier, change direction and reach cruising speed faster and cruise at 2.8-3 mph effortlessly against the Texas standard 10-15 mph breeze. The texture of the carbon fiber and oval shape in the grip area make is very easy to control and hang onto. I run a Malibu X-13 am 5'11 weigh 183 lbs and usually have about 80 lbs of fishing gear. This paddle makes the whole rig a breeze to handle. Only regrets are not buying it 2 years ago! If your looking for a new paddle this one should be on the short list. very nice paddle.

First, although seemingly expensive, this paddle is well worth money. Don't know that it's value could be exceeded. It's lightweight allows me to paddle for hours. My comparison is a fiberglass paddle. This carbon paddle is very light-weight yet very stiff against the wate. It surges my Cuda 12 forward with ease. My top-end speed is sustained longer. The larger paddle area and longer shaft (240mm) are also what I was looking for in a paddle. Does everything I need it to do and doesn't feel like it's going to snap on a deep pull.

When I pull up with this paddle I feel like royalty. All my friends have heavy aluminum. The wide blade helps me dig in and build momentum with my big kayak (prowler big game) I say if you intend on making kayaking a hobby dont be cheap with the paddle. Only problem is I wish I had gotten the 240cm it's a bit short for my wide boat.

Best paddle for the money, light and powerful!

awesome light weight great for wide boat high angle

great paddle

Excellent service, Great Paddle.

So far, Im really enjoying this paddle. I bought it to replace an old Harmony Adventurer paddle. The Harmony paddle was still better than some others that I tried, but I didnt feel like I was getting enough power out of it. In comparison, the Manta Ray has larger blades and I can definitely feel more resistance in the water. I can quickly get up to speed with a few hard strokes, but then I feel like I can maintain my cruising speed while working less than I did with my old paddle. The weight of the Manta Ray is great for this price-point too.

I have a trident angler 13. Initially I bought a 230 cm paddle. The manta ray 240cm paddle is much lighter and makes reaching the water to produce a more productive stroke easier, and less energy consuming. It is a pleasure to use and I dont plan on buying another paddle until this one wears out

I have a trident angler 13. Initially I bought a 230 cm paddle. The manta ray 240cm paddle is much lighter and makes reaching the water to produce a more productive stroke easier, and less energy consuming. It is a pleasure to use and I dont plan on buying another paddle until this one wears out

A fine paddle. Light and sturdy, with good sized blades. A paddle after my heart! I have used it 3 times so far. Just added Yakgrips/ Velcro version to it. Hoping that these will improve the grip comfort of it, although the carbonfiber shaft by itself was not unpleasant or unconfortable and is thick enough for large hands. The plastic blades are strong and scratch resistant. Well, I guess you get what you pay for.

Bought this paddle for my husbands birthday and he LOVES it. Its so light weight and it really propels him. Only problem is that I cant keep up with him now. :

This paddle was a Christmas present and I love it. It is light and allows me to go further and longer. Barb

The Manta Ray is a great paddle. It has the power to propel myself and my daughter in our large sit-on-top tandem and it provides awesome speed in my single. I was most impressed with the lack of any flutter. This is my new go-to paddle. It's so nice to get the ACK discount also. I am happy to finally upgrade to carbon.

Have used Epic paddles for years and loved them. My wife needed a new paddle but since we're both retired now couldn't afford another Epic or Warner. Some Aqua Bounds had lot of negative feedback but I found this one excellent in open water/beach landings and rivers so am very satisfied.

very good paddle; light yet powerful

awesome paddle! nuff said zero flutter

Love the paddle. Extremely lightweight.

I bought this to go along with my new OK Trident Ultra. This paddle fit very well with the ride and feel of the kayak. The light weight is great for a long day of paddling. Doesn't wear you out. ACK delivered fast also. They've got my business.

I finally got the chance to try out my paddle. Wow, what a difference! I always thought a paddle was a paddle. I was definitely wrong on that account. Super light weight and strong stroking at the same time. A great BTB paddle! Thanks for the recommendation ACK!!!

great paddle

My wife bought this for me for my birthday. All I can say it is an excellent paddle. No other paddle I tried compares to it. The wider blade makes movement a breeze. The weight is great too. I can paddle all day and not be wishing I had something ligher.

My wife bought this for me for my birthday. All I can say it is an excellent paddle. No other paddle I tried compares to it. The wider blade makes movement a breeze. The weight is great too. I can paddle all day and not be wishing I had something lighter.

ACK...was great best price on this paddle and the Necky manitou 13 I bought. I bought the paddle for my wife and would rate it 4 out of 5 stars. The price and quality is excellent however my wife like my Epic wing paddle much more (I do as well). The aqua is stiff, pretty lightwight and well constructed. I highly recommend the few extra $'s for the TLC ferrule

The AquaBound Manta Ray Carbon Paddles are well designed with the spoon shape and very light weight.

Arrived as ordered and tested on a long paddle, met all my expectations.