Paddling Education

Which Kayak Paddle Gives You the Best Bang for Your Buck?

What do you look for when choosing a kayak paddle? What’s the difference between a $150 paddle and a $500 paddle? We’ll answer these questions and more here…

Why Replace the “SUP Paddle Included” with a Better One…Immediately

Most budget stand-up paddle boards come with a budget paddle. The best thing you can do to increase your SUP enjoyment immediately is to ditch that budget paddle and replace it with a better one!

What’s the Deal with Aqua Bound’s Geo Punch?

Geo Punch is our newest design for our high-performance Whiskey, Tango and Malta paddles. But it’s not just an eye-catching pattern—it uses our proprietary Lam-Lok™ technology to vastly extend the life of your paddle.

Introducing Aqua Bound’s New Ultralight Tetra Kayak Paddle

We’re thrilled to introduce our new-for-2025 Ultralight Tetra kayak paddle. This premium touring paddle has already won awards in the industry and garnered excitement among kayakers everywhere.

8 Reasons to Spend More on a SUP Paddle

When it comes to buying a stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) paddle, the rule of thumb is to buy the lightest one you can afford. Why? What makes some paddles better than others?

Aqua Bound’s Most Packable Paddles
Do you need your paddle to fit in your backpack? In your luggage on the plane? On your bike rack? You got it! Here are our most packable paddles…
7 of the Best Paddling Gear Items of 2024
These gear items have been personally tested and approved by Aqua Bound Ambassador Ken Whiting and given his two thumbs up for Paddle TV’s annual Best Paddling Gear awards.
New & Improved Whiskey, Tango and Malta Paddles for 2025
Aqua Bound’s Malta stand-up paddle and Whiskey and Tango kayak paddles have been much-desired products in the paddling community since their introduction in 2017 and 2018. Now we’ve upgraded them significantly for 2025.
Aerial Whitewater Kayak Paddle Reviews
We’re super stoked about our new Aerial whitewater kayak paddle family and how it’s being received in the whitewater world. We pulled together a few review videos we found on YouTube to help you make your paddle decision too.
Whitewater Expert on the Aerial Paddle
When we took on the challenge of developing a brand new high-end whitewater kayak paddle in 2023, one of the experts we called on for input was Jonny Ortiz.
Aerial Whitewater Paddle Wins 2024 Best Paddle Award
Aqua Bound’s Aerial Carbon whitewater kayak paddle is announced as winner of Best Paddle in Paddling Magazine’s 2024 Industry Awards
[When] Should You Upgrade from a Sting Ray to a Tango?
Aqua Bound’s Sting Ray and Tango kayak paddles are both designed for low-angle kayakers who love long days on the water with a relaxed style. Should you upgrade from Sting Ray to Tango? When?
Sting Ray Carbon Wins 2023 Best Paddle
We’re excited to announce that Aqua Bound’s Sting Ray Carbon kayak paddle has won Paddling Magazine’s award for 2023 Best Paddle!
My 4-Piece Kayak Paddle is My New Favorite Travel Buddy
Aqua Bound Ambassador Charles Bauer loves to kayak in new places both in the US and abroad. He’s found his Tango 4-piece paddle to be his favorite traveling companion…
Aqua Bound’s Updated Ray Series Reviewed
Paddle TV’s Ken Whiting has been using Aqua Bound kayak paddles for 25 years. Here he shares his thoughts on the updates we’ve made to our best-selling Sting Ray and Manta Ray paddles.
Aqua Bound’s Eagle Ray vs. Sting Ray Kayak Paddles
Our Ray family of kayak paddles are super popular, and for good reason. Here we compare the Eagle Ray series with the Sting Ray series…
Aqua Bound's Posi-Lok™ Ferrule System
A ferrule system is the mechanism that connects the two halves of a kayak paddle together in the center. Aqua Bound’s Posi-Lok ferrule system makes it super easy to connect, disconnect and change feathering angles.
The Versa-Lok™ Ferrule System = Easy Versatility
Aqua Bounds' Versa-LokTM adjustable ferrule system offers you the ultimate in kayak paddle versatility and usability. Whether you’re a recreational flatwater paddler, a seasoned touring kayaking, an avid packrafter—you’ll love this durable and easy-to-use ferrule.
Aqua Bound's Ray Kayak Paddle Series FAQ
Durable, lightweight and affordable—the Ray Series kayak paddles by Aqua Bound represent some of the best values in the industry. We compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions on this series to help you decide what options are best for you.
Choosing a Ray Series Kayak Paddle from Aqua Bound

Choosing the right paddle doesn't have to be difficult. As paddle experts, we're here to help! Take a look at some product features to consider when choosing what Ray Series paddle fits your needs.

Aqua Bound’s Quality Assurance Process
Here at Aqua Bound our top priority is to be sure every kayak, stand-up or canoe paddle we sell is of the highest quality. That includes three main factors: cosmetic appeal, light weight and durability.