Aqua Bound Aerial Carbon and Fiberglass Paddles "Quick Review"

[@WadeHarrison]

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[@barry4fish]

There is supposed to be a touring paddle (Tango) available with the lam-lok technology too, haven’t seen it for sale yet though.

[@WadeHarrison]

Yes I looked at one yesterday actually and just wow it’s extremely well made i did not use it but did a good walk through with their team on one and it’s really well done

[@matthewsturgeon]

I have had mine for a month now and purchased the two peace for a trip to Costa Rica. The two part system is solid, but i did have it slide in on hard rock hits. It was lower water so I hit a lot of rocks with the blade and it has held up great. The shafts coating is a little much IMO. Also got to see the factory (only 40 mins from me) and they make them in house with some very cool machines.

[@WadeHarrison]

Nice such a great group

[@xcreekarchery1]

I paddled one of these today and really liked it, just ordered a 197-202 straight carbon. Really loved the shaft shape and how the blades glided through the water. It also felt way easier on my shoulders than my nitro, and stern squirts were way easier to engage. Hoping those carbon blades hold up like yours!

[@WadeHarrison]

They did really good job on these paddles

[@dangerjudy5334]

thank you Wade, great to see innovation in paddles by different companies

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah these are extremely durable shape wise could use some work but overall really solid option for a wide variety of paddlers out there

[@leeiam]

Paddled the 194cm straight shaft, major, fiber glass on class 3. 1. I love the grip. On the Shred, the grip felt slippery. This grip is awesome. 2. This paddle is super heavy compared to Werner and Select. 3. Can't comment on durability after only one trip.

[@WadeHarrison]

yes these are a bit heavier, and the durability is really good on these

[@ziyhe1751]

I have bought a Major, 5 days ago I swam and lost it in a calss 4+ river, 36 hours after I found it stucked in pieces of rock, miles far from the place lossing it (with using my drone searching) . and its still in a good condition and perfectly for continuing use. I would say its a good one from Aqua Bound.

[@WadeHarrison]

Well good thing you found it and wow crazy it held up

[@ziyhe1751]

@@WadeHarrison Hi Wade，I have already sold my aqua bound major, now im planning to buy a new paddle, thinking of G power Twister X-Creek or lettmann Ergonom Pro Extrem (because of your videos). Do you have any recommandation, or which one you prefer after using them? I have no chance to try both of them in my country, your opinion will help.

[@Cary_Glenn]

It’s great to see that Aquabound is upping their game. It would be interesting to see the Aerial compared to the Lettmann paddle.

[@absoluteelectricandmainten7432]

I fully agree! I so appreciate Wade’s ability to trudge through the weeds and get to the primary points of comparison on things in his reviews. I am likely to upgrade to a full carbon fiber paddle this year. I would really like to know the differences before I “take the plunge’ on an expensive paddle. Maybe a review of Full Carbon Fiber paddles of more than just two brands? Maybe Werner/Lettmann/Aquabound/and the other paddles he uses? I would SO be on board to hear Wade’s thoughts on this type of review.

[@absoluteelectricandmainten7432]

FWIW I spoke with a brands rep who represents/sells/promotes different brands to shop owners. He was on the river and I saw one of these paddles last October. He specifically mentioned the Aramid Fiber sewn into the leading edge of the paddles. He specifically mentioned the fibers being done this way to help prevent long term wear. It is a genius level addition to the paddles! I hope they have it patented, and other companies pay them to use the idea also.

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah good to see these out there I’m starting to see more and more and I might do a comparison between this and lettman but really lettman in a class of its own shape and design of lettman is very different from this these are like the everything paddles

[@WadeHarrison]

Yeah I light go through some and give the thoughts on each I have some video ideas and will be doing something like this

[@WadeHarrison]

Yes from what I seen It’s patent pending on the lam loc design

[@zoomzoomgt]

Looking at fiberglass paddle (pelican symbiosa) Altho they say wont be hot/cold to the touch as an aluminum shaft. Would carbon/fiber glass expand during temp change? And durability wise last longer than an aluminum shaft? Carbon is stiffer than fiber glass. But fiberglass stiffer then aluminum?

[@WadeHarrison]

In the hot summer carbon has almost zero change I would never use aluminum paddle

[@MaxamArchitecture]

Should I get a major or minor? 155 lbs , 5’-9” in a zet 5. Mostly Just class 1-2 in Michigan w plenty of slower rivers, but will be making occasional trips south for 3-4.

[@WadeHarrison]

I like a larger blade personally I recommend trying both

[@martindonaldson5433]

What kind of tape do you use for the grip? Thanks for the video!

[@WadeHarrison]

This stuff right here amzn.to/3TjeBXS

[@isaiahbrown9229]

That is a pretty sweet looking paddle

[@WadeHarrison]

I have been very impressed with this paddle

[@woodythegreat829]

Have you experienced any issues with Kajak sport plastics ferrule with any other brand?

[@WadeHarrison]

Yes I have Gpower paddle and it has it and have used a few select paddles and they use that also and have been impressed how well they hold up

[@TreLongboard]

Apologies if this has been asked before... what's that stuff you have on the blade edge of the Sherpa?

[@WadeHarrison]

It’s a type of trim lock that goes on doors mostly but some put it in paddles to stop the wear especially the fiberglass Werner’s they start wearing when you pull them out the plastic.

[@gordmccoll5009]

Do you find the blade narrows on the front of the blade taking away some power?

[@WadeHarrison]

Yes I do and that’s why I put this in with a great all round paddle for full slice and down river play and lower volume creeking. That narrow area helps with cartwheels and releases out the water faster with no resistance on splats ect. If I’m needing down river power or race I’m lettman or Gpower all the way but don’t like those for down river rock play if that makes sense and Arca Works is a great options for all those if don’t mind blade forward style

[@broberts1505]

My only thought after picking one up was - its heavy.

[@WadeHarrison]

I will cover that more in a full breakdown of the paddle but one thing on the weight after using it for awhile it’s in the shaft so the actual swing weight is pretty good the blades are thin and light so you kinda don’t notice it on water. And like with the older AT superduty paddles I’m willing to sacrifice a little weight for longevity and durability in a creek/splat play all round paddle.

[@dalton6722]

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[@WadeHarrison]

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