Aqua-Bound Aerial Minor Fiberglass - 2-Piece - Crankshaft - Versa-Lok™

Level up your game with the most innovative paddle in whitewater with beefed up blades and daring durability.

Expect more from fiberglass blades and experience unmatched longevity with Lam-Lok™ technology to keep your Aerial Minor Fiberglass performing at maximum power—for the long-haul.

Quickly adapt to paddling conditions with 5 cm of adjustable length and infinite offset angles.

Features:

• 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 fiberglass 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

• Warranty: Aqua Bound paddles are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for two years from date of purchase.

Specs:

• Blade Material: Fiberglass with Aramid Thread
• Shaft Material: Carbon Fiber
• Blade Size: 44 cm x 20 cm (645 sq. cm)
• Weight: 2pc: 42.2 oz. (1195 g)
• Offset Angles: Infinite
• ABOUT THE VERSA-LOK™ FERRULE: Do not extend past the 5 cm stop line--risk of damage or failure