Sting Ray Carbon Kayak Paddle

The Sting Ray Carbon kayak paddle features our most popular blade style, for flat and slow-moving water. With the lightweight carbon fiber blade providing extra strength and stiffness along with the low swing weight pure carbon shaft, the Sting Ray Carbon kayak paddle is a first class touring choice!

Product Specifications

Ovalized Shaft:

100% Carbon

Standard

Small

Blade Width:

6.25in

Blade Length:

18in

Blade Surface Area:

87 sq.in.

561 sq.cm

Paddle Weight:

28.75 oz

815 g

Paddle Length:

210cm

220cm

230cm

240cm

250cm

Paddle Construction:

2pc

4pc

Ferrule Options

Ferrule Options - Posi-Lok, Snap Button, TLC

Posi-Lok® Ferrule: In addition to the 3-hole snap-button ferrule and TLC ferrule, you can now choose the new Posi-Lok ferrule, which clicks into position firmly and securely and features strong, corrosion-free composite construction and convenient dual-button release.

3-Hole Snap-Button: Our trouble-free snap-button ferrule comes with 0 and 60-degree RHC and LHC feature positions. Quiet and precise, it won’t squeak or wiggle.
Snap Button Ferrule
TLC Ferrule: Our TLC ferrule allows adjustable feathering from 30, 45, 60 RHC or LHC and clicks as it locks. Since the TLC is external, great for rough, open water conditions, it requires less maintenance and cleaning compared to standard ferrule systems. Even in the sandiest of conditions, the TLC ferrule will still feather.

Technology:

Ferrule Options

Shaft Diameter Options

Standard and Small Shaft Options

One size does not fit all.

In fact, we have designed a smaller shaft size to fit smaller, more petite hands. If your hands are larger than 7 inches from the base of you palm to your fingertip, the regular shaft should feel more comfortable. If your hands are smaller than 7 inches, the small shaft option may be a better fit. If your fingertips can touch the palm of your hand when holding the shaft of the paddle, the shaft may be too small. Always use a light grip of the shaft as this will reduce fatigue and blistering, increasing comfort and efficiency.

Product Technologies

Blade Material - Carbon abX Resin

The blade material on this paddle is Aqua-Bound's exclusive carbon abX resin. The blades are gas-assist plastic injection molded, reinforced with carbon fibers. The lightweight carbon fibers provide extra strength and stiffness over glass reinforced blades.

Technology:

Blade Material

Shaft Material - Carbon

This paddle features a pure carbon shaft that provides superior performance with low swing weight.

Technology:

Shaft Material

Kayak Paddle Sizing

Kayak Paddle Sizing Guide:

Kayak Width	Under 23"	24" to 28"	29"+
Paddler Height	Recommended Paddle Length
Under 5'5"	210-220 cm	230 cm	230-240 cm
5'5" - 5'11"	220 cm	230 cm	230-240 cm
6'+	220-230 cm	230-240 cm	240 cm

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10 comments

Submitted by Steve Jackson (not verified) on Sun, 07/10/2011 - 01:01

Sting Ray carbon shaft paddle 240 cm

We have this paddle, been used approx 10 times over the last 2 to 3 years. The problem we are encountering is that the paddle will not join together, gets stuck and will not reach the lock in button. It takes two people to pull and twist it apart. Is this a flaw or can we do something to correct this situation, as the paddle is unusable in this condition. Thank you, Steve Jackson

Submitted by Aqua-Bound (not verified) on Tue, 07/12/2011 - 15:13

Ferrule Swelling

Hi Steve, Thank you for posting a question on our Aqua-Bound website. From your description, it sounds like the ferrule (male side) is swelling somewhat and becoming too tight to fit in the female side properly. Does this assumption sound accurate? If so, here is a response to your concern (from our FAQ): It sounds like your paddle is encountering some swelling in the ferrule. This issue has been true of our paddles built with the injection-molded (plastic) ferrule. This ferrule design was re-engineered in the Spring of 2009 and paddles are now built with a composite tube ferrule, which is not prone to swelling. We recommend that you try sanding the male component of your ferrule, with emery cloth or 100 grit sandpaper, to achieve a looser fit. If this does not work for you, you may send the paddle in for a warranty ferrule replacement. Please contact us for a Return Authorization (RA) number. I look forward to hearing back from you.

Submitted by Steve Jackson (not verified) on Tue, 07/12/2011 - 15:16

Reply

Problem solved. Eventually had to use 120 grit, paddle now fits, still snug compared to my other paddles, but it is now useable, will give it another sanding to loosen up some more. Thanks for your help. Steve

Submitted by Zach Rice (not verified) on Mon, 01/02/2012 - 17:36

You must have got a lemon

You must have got a lemon Steve. Mine doesn't have any those issues.

Submitted by Alan C (not verified) on Thu, 05/24/2012 - 19:51

Ovalized shaft

What is meant by "ovalized shaft"?

Submitted by BranchesMediaAnchor on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 08:37

Great Question

Alan,

Fantastic question! When we say ovalized, we are describing the area on the shaft where one places their hands, where the shaft is heated and bent to fit perfectly with your hands. The natural design of a person grip is not perfectly circle, and either are our shafts. They are designed this way to be more comfortable, easier to hold, and less fatiguing. If you have more questions about our shafts are Aqua-Bound, please call 715-755-3405.

Submitted by Rob (not verified) on Fri, 06/15/2012 - 08:32

Same Issue - will try sanding

My wife and I have had the same issue with our paddles. They're so tight, I honestly haven't worried about even getting them completely together, effectively turning 220s into 222s, and it still takes both of us to wrestle them apart.

That said, I'll try the sanding and see if that doesn't work. Good to know it's not just us.

Submitted by Ben (not verified) on Wed, 01/30/2013 - 08:47

What's the diff between the

What's the diff between the manta ray carbon ad stingray carbon?

Submitted by BranchesMediaAnchor on Mon, 02/11/2013 - 16:01

Blade Size

The Manta Ray's blade size is 17 sq. in. bigger than the Sting Ray's. The Manta Ray is more appropraite for high-angled paddling strokes, and the Sting Ray is better for low-angled, relaxed strokes. The Manta Ray is also better for larger kayak with more weight.

Submitted by Jim Meder (not verified) on Wed, 02/20/2013 - 10:42

re: oval grip

The oval shaft keeps my grip perpendicular to the blade so It's less consious effort to keep the feathered blade straight to the water, and I know exactly where I need to be for a quick brace.