Paddling Education

We always love to see paddlers discover our gear for the first time, especially when it’s not through us. Recently, Adventure Otaku, the YouTube channel of outdoor educator and author Brett Friedman, took our Tango Carbon for a spin after many in his audience encouraged him to try it.

We have some exciting new products to announce for 2026: More of our high-end Whisky, Tango and Malta paddles will be available with our exclusive Lam-Lok^TM. And we have a new color in our fiberglass line: Solar Flare.

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.

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?

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.

We’re thrilled that our Tango Fiberglass kayak paddle has just been awarded “Best Paddle” by 2022 Paddling Magazine Industry Awards!

We’re excited to announce a brand new color pattern for our best kayak paddles, the Whiskey and Tango, for 2022: Northern Lights.

If you’re new to kayaking, you might think “a paddle is a paddle.” But before long you’ll learn there’s a big difference in the types of paddles available. One of the major differences is in choosing between a high-angle and a low-angle blade shape.

(July 2021) Aqua Bound has partnered with PaddlingMaps for a chance for you to win one of our Tango Fiberglass straight shaft kayak paddles!

As a kayaker, you’re one of the smallest boats on the water, especially in big water. One of the best ways to be seen by other boaters is to use a kayak paddle with high-visibility blades along with bright-colored clothing and gear.

Our Sting Ray and Tango kayak paddles are both designed for low-angle paddling, making it easy for you to spend long days on the water without fatigue or soreness.

Here we explore how they’re similar and, especially, how they’re different, so you can make your best paddle purchase decision…

If you’re a recreational or touring kayaker looking for a relaxed kayaking experience, explore our full line of low-angle kayak paddles.