Cosmetic
Seconds
Cosmetic
Seconds
Seconds
What is a Cosmetic Second?
Our quality assurance department has extremely
stringent standards when it comes to our products. A paddle identified to be
“first” quality has no more than one minor cosmetic imperfection per blade and
none on any other components. Ideally, there are no imperfections, and often
this is the case.
A Cosmetic Second paddle is allowed only 2-4 minor
imperfections. Rest assured, these blemishes are in appearance only and in no
way affect the function or structural integrity of the paddle. Examples include
(but are not limited to) minor scratches, resin bubbles, crooked/misplaced
graphics, discolored material, or scuff marks caught by our quality team.
This Tango Fuego blade is considered a Cosmetic Second because of the circular bubble off the core of the dihedral. This is one of the more common imperfections in a Cosmetic Second.
This Tango Green Tide blade is considered a Cosmetic Second because of the multiple resin holes across the front of the blade. It's rare to see this many imperfections in one place, but possible.
This Whiskey Northern Lights blade has multiple small resin holes across the front. With a completely hand-built blade and molding process, these bubbles happen from time to time.
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Cosmetic Seconds FAQs
Want to know more about our Cosmetic Second blades? This article discusses how we determine what is a Cosmetic Second and accompanying frequently asked questions.
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.