Description
Aquabound Kayak Paddles are serial award winners.
The Stingray and Tango series all provide 2 piece options and Tango offers straight or bent shafts.
Stingray series:
On the water, the Sting Ray Carbon feels light, balanced, and fluid. The blade enters and exits the water smoothly, with minimal flutter and very little wasted energy. The low-angle blade profile favors cadence and glide rather than brute power, making it ideal for long lake crossings, coastal touring, and multi-day trips.
The Posi-Lok ferrule is a standout feature. It locks firmly, doesn’t develop play over time, and allows quick feather adjustments when wind or wrist comfort changes. The ovalized shaft areas help prevent hand rotation and reduce pressure points, especially noticeable after several hours on the water.
This paddle prioritizes efficiency and comfort over raw force — and that’s exactly what most touring paddlers want.
Tango series:
The key difference to the stingray is the blade, Tango’s blade are handcrafted one by one out of multi-laminate carbon or fiberglass. The carbon model is available in Black while the fiberglass model is available in eye-catching color options. Each translucent blade is made by layering silk fabric and fiberglass. The
The shape of the blades between the two models is very similar. The Sting Ray models have 92.5 square inches of blade, while the Tango models have 96 square inches of blade. The Tango’s are just a hair wider and shorter.
New, starting in 2026, is our revolutionary Lam-Lok™ edge protection. We first developed this technology for our Aerial family of whitewater paddles. It’s been so well received that we decided to use it to beef up some of our Tango paddles, too.
Lam-Lok™ is about 15 feet of aramid thread stitched back and forth along the part of each blade that sees the most impact. Our tests show that this stitching will increase the life of the paddle by five times. The layers don’t get a chance to delaminate, even after many seasons of regular use.
The weight difference if your paddling for more than an hour is where the surprising benefit comes in for Tango.
The Sting Ray models range from 949g (Fiberglass 4-piece) to as light as 807g (Carbon 2-piece).
The Tango, on the other hand, is just 793g at its heaviest (fiberglass) to a feather-light 652g for the 2-piece straight shaft Carbon model.
Our Recommendation:
Tango Carbon 2pc if your paddling longer distances
Tango Fibreglass as it looks to good to ignore and feels just as good in the water
Stingray fibreglass for a great entry point
How do I size length:
As a guide for recreational performance or touring kayaks. This chart is a guide and most people will comfortably paddle a 210-220cm paddle in most situations.
Posi-lock system:
A ferrule system is the mechanism which connects the left and right halves of a 2-piece kayak paddle. Its purpose is to allow a 2-piece paddle to function as a 1-piece paddle, allow blade feathering functionality, and to provide break-down capability for transport.
Simple/Intuitive. Unlike some ferrules you’ve used in the past or are currently using, the Posi-Lok is extremely easy to understand and use. There are no gadgets or mechanics to learn. Hit the two buttons and “click”, it’s that simple. The Click. The Posi-Lok ferrule clicks firmly and unmistakably into place, reassuring the paddler it’s ready for use and building complete confidence in this ferrule.
Strength/Durability. Made of fiberglass composite, the Posi-Lok ferrule is 42 percent stronger than plastic ferrules. The resilience of this ferrule is strong enough that you’ll never worry about putting your weight on the paddle again.Tight fit. No wear, wiggle, or movement in this ferrule system at all.
No metal parts. Metal parts corrode when exposed to extensive amounts of salt water. With no metal part, the Posi-Lok ferrule is friendly to all of the world’s waters.The Feel. Once you get a paddle in your hands with this ferrule, the overall feel is amazing…durable, tight, seamless design…There is compliance, so the forces are instantly transferred to you, the paddler.
Smooth and easy adjustability. Easy to adjust the feather angle on the fly. External ferrule. No hard-to-reach sand or debris collecting inside your paddle shaft, meaning less maintenance. Dual-button release. Locks the ferrule securely: hitting one of the buttons on your kayak won’t disengage the Posi-Lok ferrule.
Multiple feathering positions. 0, 15, 30, 45, and 60 degree right and left hand control, so you can tailor the paddle to the paddlers many needs.
