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The carbon-fiberglass blend shaft and carbon/plastic blade make the Aqua Bound Sting Ray the right choice for those who plan to cover some distance and want to reduce fatigue. I love the feel of this paddle in the water; it is high performing but allows for more of a relaxed paddle stroke, meaning I can still cover some miles with horizontal strokes. I usually recommend the Aqua Bound Sting Ray Paddle to those who want to upgrade from their first entry level paddle, but are not ready to invest $300-$400. This gives you the feel of high-end, with a middle of the road price. Hard to beat that!

Order this paddle on Tumalo Creek’s online store, or read more specs and our official description. You can also check out Drew’s quick and simple demo video below:

The Aqua Bound Manta Ray Paddle offers a great value and a great performance for an entry level paddler. We use a lot of these in our rental demo fleet, which shows they are great quality, lasting season after season, without breaking the bank. Our customers who are trying out paddling for the first time usually get attached to their demo paddle, and this is often what they will buy with the purchase of their first rec boat.

This is also a great paddle for those who are looking to continue to improve. The ferrel on the shaft makes it easy to break down or feather for more aggressive paddling. If you are a recreational kayaker looking for a great place to start your fun on the water, you gotta check out the Manta Ray from Aqua Bound Paddles.

See all the specs on our online store Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe. This paddle is priced at just 89.95 and we’ll throw in shipping.

Check out Drew’s video demonstration of the Aqua Bound Manta Ray below: