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The AquaBound Sting Ray Hybrid Posi-Lok paddle is designed to provide superior performance, a low swing weight, at an economical price by combining a carbon shaft with fiberglass aBX II blades. The Aqua Bound Sting Ray is a lightweight, all-purpose paddle with a blade shape that is silky smooth through the water. The carbon shaft gives this paddle an incredibly low swing weight and is unbeatable at this price! Features the Posi-Lok ferrule system. Posi-Lok is an adjustable ferrule system which allows the paddle to be feathered at several angles and makes adjustability on the fly a breeze. Left handed paddlers, or paddlers who enjoy changing the angle of the paddle to suit the conditions, will like the versatility of the Posi-Lok ferrule system. Simply pinch the dual-button release and twist to your desired feather angle. The ferrule clicks firmly into the lock position to achieve a rock solid connection with no play whatsoever. The Posi-Lok ferrule does NOT allow for changes to the length of the paddle.
Features the Posi-Lok ferrule
Two piece shaft
Carbon fiber shaft
Composite ferrule is 42% stronger than plastic ferrules
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Reviews
By: AlbertFlasherDate: Dec 29, 2020
The AquaBound Sting Ray hybrid appears to be a well made, light weight paddle. I bought this paddle for my wife as the weight difference between it and the aluminum shaft paddle, she has been using, should help her out in the long run. At 31.8 ounces, it is nearly as light as my Werner Skagit CF which weighs in at 28.25 ounces. The Posi-Lok ferrule of the Sting Ray works nicely with ZERO movement in the shaft, after it is clicked into place. The shaft has a texture to it and since it is Carbon Fiber she may not need to use the Yak Gear grips on it. Having this new Sting Ray paddle also allows my wife to have a back-up paddle, for emergency, just-in-case situations that do occur sooner or later!
The shaft is made differently than the Werner paddles in that the Sting Ray shaft has ribs running on the exterior circumference, the whole length of the shaft. My Skagit CF has a very smooth shaft as well as carbon fiber blades; it also has the Smart View Adjustable ferrule which requires incredibly precise fabrication. Comparing the two paddles is not quite a fair comparison as there is a pretty decent price difference between them. Over-all the build quality of my Skagit CF is more refined, but is it a better paddle? At this point I cannot say one is better than the other, but the Sting Ray Hybrid is priced around $60.00 less than the Skagit CF, so if budget is important and you're looking to get into a Carbon Fiber paddle, this may be your paddle. I would also look at the Werner Skagit FG in this price range.
If there is anything negative to say about this paddle I could nit-pick the taped end where the shaft connects to the blade. I am giving 4 stars out of 5 because we have not had the opportunity to use this paddle yet.
We paddle the many lakes and reservoirs found in the High Sierra within a few hours from our home in Northern Nevada. Our kayaks are 12' polystyrene kayaks that weigh around 60 pounds and we are fairly small people! I hope this review helps.
Paddle is nice and light and the blades seem to be very strong (I believe a fiberglass blend)making them the right combo for paddling in various rocky hill country rivers and creeks.
Ordered these on Tuesday and had them on Friday. Customer
service is friendly and efficient . First time kayaking so I have
nothing to compare them too. Wife and I are middle aged and
paddled for 6 straight hours. She is a natural with this paddle. Out
running John boats with 50 lb thrust. Should have saw the look on
their faces as we effortlessly paddled right by and left them in the
distance. Extremely light and fast with very little effort, and they
float. Another thing I noticed ( we did look at paddles in places like
Dicks and GM) These paddles are very sturdy, and snap together
with little to no effort, and they feel good in our hands, not cold like
the cheaper paddles. 6 hours paddling and no blisters. If your
serious about kayaking, spend the extra money and get an efficient
light weight paddle. I'm so glad I spent the extra money.
Light, adjustable (but keep this are lubricated especially if your
paddle gets dirty or it can stick) and easy to use. ACK matched a
better internet price at the time of my purchase which made the
deal that much better. Would have bought a second be stumbled
into a local deal on an Epic paddle. This and the Epic have now
replaced my Werner Camino but the Werner will still get use on
slow leisurely trips
This paddle is very good quality and is lightweight. It is every bit as
good as the one that came with my Hobie kayak. I've only used it a
couple of times but it works well.
Have used this paddle for 2 yrs now w/ my Perception Carolina
13.5 and very pleased with the performance and durability. I use
this paddle mainly on lakes, as I'm a bit apprehensive about tearing
up the blades on some rivers I travel on. Very light, gives you an
enhanced feeling of control. Get a pair of Yakgrips w/ it and you will
be heaven. Paddle drip rings could be a bit better as water
sometimes gets past them. Breaks down (in half) for easy storage
or transport in car trunk or back seat. Locking mechanism is great
(thought initially that it would be an issue), and being able the
change the paddle angles is a plus. Consult w/ someone at ACK to
make sure you get the right length paddle for your needs.
This is a great paddle for the money. I have less shoulder and neck
fatigue because its so light. It's the way to go , spend the extra money
it's worth it.
Great lightweight paddle!!!
New to kayaking; used to
be an avid canoer Went to
a seminar to learn about
kayaking and they stated
the lighter the paddle, the
less fatigue, easier to move,
etc. I love this paddle and
would recommend especially
to a new kayaker!!! ! No
fatigue and it is so light
weight that you barely
notice it.
Bought the paddle about 8 months ago for Christmas
2013. I use it a couple times a month for fishing in the
local rivers and lakes along with the occasional trip to the
coast. Over all i like the paddle but on my latest trip to
PINS the locking system failed. I am not sure what can
be done to fix the problem but well be looking into it.
Wow!!! Going from a cheap
paddle to a mid price paddle
made a tremendous difference.
Just made a 15 mile trip down
the Colorado from Utley to
Bastrop and the Aqua Bound
Sting Ray Hybrid really felt
good from start to finish.
Carbon shaft is light and
comfortable in your hands. 5
Stars for quality, looks,
durability and comfort.
Paddle is light-weight, durable,
and easily adjustable. It locks
into place and stays locked,
even through shallow rocky
areas when pushing off
repeatedly. Great value when
bought with the Wilderness
Systems Pungo 14' kayak!
Fantastic product!! Has the feel of a $200 paddle. It is
extremely durable as well. I'm able to push off the
bottom, rocks, boat docks, etc. and not worry about the
paddle being damaged. I ordered 240cm for my 12'
fishing kayak. I'm 6' with long arms and it's the perfect
length. Thank you ACK for a fantastic value!
Great paddle. I love the feel in
the hands and action in the
water. It has an awesome,
natural grip to it in the carbon
fiber design. It's amazing what
just a few more $$ will do
compared to my original
paddle. The Posi-Lok works
great.
Wonderful light weight kayak
paddle. I LOVE it! My only
issue is that it doesnt fit
snugly on the side of my Hobie
Sport. I still would highly
recommend this paddle to kayak
enthusiasts. Enjoy Life!
I came from a $15 kayak paddle
to this and let me tell you,
this is an awesome paddle. I
have only been able to get out
with it a handful of times but
I can already tell it how nice
it is. The quality build on
it is awesome. The TLC and
feathering is beautiful and it
is super light. I can't get
over how light it is. I love
it so far.
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