Aqua Bound Aerial Major Carbon 4-Piece Versa-Lok Crank Shaft Kayak Paddle
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Caney Fork Outdoors will not be undersold.
We will price match any advertised price from an authorized United States brick-and-mortar or online retailer for the same kayak or qualifying product, including all shipping and any applicable hidden fees. If an authorized U.S. retailer is offering an identical*, in-stock item for less, we will match that total price.
To request a price match, please complete the form below or contact us at:
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- Email: helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com
- Phone: (615) 696-7887
- Phone: (931) 858-5222
To qualify for a price match, the following conditions must be met:
- The customer must submit a price match request through the form or contact Caney Fork Outdoors directly with retailer details. The competitor must be an authorized U.S. brick-and-mortar or online retailer.
- The item must be identical* (new condition, same brand, model, year, size, color, configuration, and specifications).
- The item must be new and in-stock at the time of the request.
- The competitor’s price must include all costs, including shipping, handling, any fees, and/or any hidden fees.
- We reserve the right to verify pricing, availability, shipping charges, and product details.
- Price match requests must be submitted prior to purchase.
- We reserve the right to limit quantities to one per customer, per item, per day.
- Caney Fork Outdoors reserves the final decision on all price match approvals.
- We do not price match any online prices outside the contiguous United States.
- We do not price match during major promotional periods, including Thanksgiving Day through the Monday after Thanksgiving.
- We will match our own online pricing for in-store purchases upon request.
Caney Fork Outdoors will not honor price matches for:
- Percentage-off promotions or Buy One Get One Free offers without a specific final price
- Auctions or membership-based pricing sites
- Previously placed orders
- Promotions requiring purchase to receive a gift card
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Shipping Damage Free Guarantee
Accessory Shipments
Paddles, PFDs, dry bags, helmets, skirts, motors, rod holders, and accessories ship UPS, FedEx, or USPS Ground.
It lands on your doorstep like any other package. We email tracking the day it leaves our shop.
Order gear on the same order as a kayak we're hand delivering or shipping, and it comes with the kayak.
Kayak Shipments
We deliver kayaks two ways. Inside our delivery area, we bring your boat to you ourselves. Everywhere else, it ships LTL freight with a carrier that reports a 99.9% damage-free delivery rate. We'll tell you which one you're getting once your order is placed along with more details.
If we hand deliver it
Nothing to inspect, nothing to sign at the curb. We're the ones unloading your kayak, so if anything is wrong, tell us right there and we'll take care of it. We will call before hand for a meetup place.
If it ships LTL freight
Look the boat over before you sign the delivery receipt. If you see damage, write it on the receipt. That one step is what protects your claim. Then email clear photos to helpdesk@cfoutdoors.com within 2 hours of delivery. We also will email you more details on this process once the order is placed.
What we cover
Structural damage. Anything that compromises the hull or would void the manufacturer's warranty, confirmed with the vendor. We make it right.
Cosmetic damage. Light scratches or minor surface dents that don't affect performance or structure. We send a repair kit when one is available. If you'd rather have a replacement, a 20% restocking fee applies plus full shipping back to us.
Aquabound Warranty
Paddles
Aqua Bound guarantees its paddles against manufacturing defects for two years from the date of purchase.
- Coverage: 2 years from the date of purchase.
- What it covers: Defects in materials and workmanship. Aqua Bound reviews each case and decides what qualifies.
- How a claim is handled: A customer service representative reviews the case and responds with options for repair or replacement.
Broken snap-button
If the metal snap-button that holds your paddle together breaks, Aqua Bound mails a replacement right away. Email sales@aquabound.com or call 715-755-3405.
Filing a claim
Warranty claims are handled by Aqua Bound. Submit yours on their warranty page with photos and a description of the issue, and a representative will respond with next steps.
The Aqua Bound Aerial Major Carbon 4-Piece Versa-Lok Crank Shaft Kayak Paddle is a whitewater kayak paddle built to go bigger, harder and further. It pairs carbon fiber blades with a 100% carbon shaft, and Aqua Bound's Lam-Lok edge protection keeps the Aerial Major Carbon performing at maximum power for the long haul.
The Aerial Major is the larger of the two Aerial blade sizes, 45.5 x 19.2 cm with 700 sq. cm of surface area. Aqua Bound sizes it for paddlers who are larger-statured, in excellent paddling shape, or who want extra surface area for extremely responsive, aggressive moves on the river. A wide, flattened foam spine gives the blade qualities of both a foil blade and a compression-molded blade.
The ergonomic crank shaft has bends in all the right places for efficiency, control and comfort. Whether it is a travel partner or a back-up paddle, Aqua Bound calls the 4-piece a whitewater multi-tool: 5 cm of adjustable length, infinite offset angles and 4-piece packability. Aqua Bound builds every Aerial to order at its factory in Osceola, Wisconsin, USA, and backs it with a 2-year manufacturing warranty.
Specifications
- Pieces: 4
- Lengths: 191-196, 194-199, 197-202, 200-205 cm
- Shaft: Crank, 100% carbon fiber
- Blade Material: Carbon fiber with aramid thread
- Blade Size: 45.5 x 19.2 cm (700 sq. cm)
- Weight: 40 oz. (1135 g)
- Edge Protection: Lam-Lok
- Ferrule: Versa-Lok, 5 cm adjustable, infinite offset angles
- Warranty: 2-year manufacturing
- Made In: Osceola, Wisconsin, USA
Piece Lengths
- 191-196 cm paddle: 24.75 in. (63 cm) half shaft, 20.75 in. (53 cm) half shaft including insert, 21.25 in. (54 cm) blade including insert and bushing
- 194-199 cm paddle: 24.75 in. (63 cm) half shaft, 22 in. (56 cm) half shaft including insert, 21.25 in. (54 cm) blade including insert and bushing
- 197-202 cm paddle: 24.75 in. (63 cm) half shaft, 23.125 in. (59 cm) half shaft including insert, 21.25 in. (54 cm) blade including insert and bushing
- 200-205 cm paddle: 24.75 in. (63 cm) half shaft, 24.375 in. (62 cm) half shaft including insert, 21.25 in. (54 cm) blade including insert and bushing
Key Features
- Lam-Lok Edge Protection: Over 33 feet of aramid thread mechanically bonds the laminated blade layers around the most vulnerable parts of the blades.
- Built to Last: Lam-Lok resists delamination, impact and abrasion. Aqua Bound rates it 5-10x more effective at fighting delamination than blades without it.
- Major Blade Size: Extra surface area for responsive, aggressive moves.
- Foam Spine: A wide, flattened spine with qualities of both a foil blade and a compression-molded blade.
- Carbon Blade Peg: A reinforced 100% carbon blade peg insert for blade-to-shaft joint strength.
- Crank Shaft: Bends in all the right places for efficiency, control and comfort.
- 100% Carbon Shaft: Stiffness and flex balanced between traditional carbon and fiberglass to ease strain on shoulders.
- Spread Tow Carbon: A high-tech weave for strength, stiffness and impact resistance at a lower weight.
- Ergonomic Grip: Shaped to match a closed hand, with extra-long grip sections for more shoulder widths.
- Tactile Grip Coating: A better hold that will not destroy paddler calluses.
- Versa-Lok Ferrule: 5 cm of adjustable length and infinite offset angles, beefed up for whitewater.
- One-Piece Feel: A secure, tight lock on a 100% carbon ferrule insert that extends far into the shaft.
- 4-Piece Packability: A travel partner or back-up paddle that breaks down small.
- Made in the USA: Built to order in Osceola, Wisconsin. 2-year manufacturing warranty.
Do not extend the Versa-Lok ferrule past the 5 cm stop line. Aqua Bound warns that it risks damage or failure.
Aqua Bound Aerial Major Carbon 4-Piece Crank Shaft Questions, Answered
Who is the Aerial Major built for?
Paddlers who are larger-statured, in excellent paddling shape, or who want extra surface area for extremely responsive, aggressive moves.
What is Lam-Lok?
Aqua Bound's patent-pending edge protection. Over 33 feet of aramid thread mechanically bonds the laminated blade layers together around the most vulnerable parts of the blades. It resists delamination, impact and abrasion, and Aqua Bound rates it 5-10x more effective at fighting delamination than blades without it.
What is the Aerial Major Carbon 4-Piece made of?
Carbon fiber blades with aramid thread and a 100% carbon fiber shaft with a spread tow carbon weave. The blade measures 45.5 x 19.2 cm with 700 sq. cm of surface area.
How much does the Aerial Major Carbon 4-Piece Crank Shaft weigh?
40 oz. (1135 g), per Aqua Bound.
How does the Versa-Lok ferrule adjust?
It gives 5 cm of adjustable length and infinite offset angles, so you can change your fit on the fly. Do not extend past the 5 cm stop line, which Aqua Bound warns risks damage or failure.
What lengths does it come in?
Four adjustable ranges: 191-196, 194-199, 197-202 and 200-205 cm. Pick the range from the dropdown above.
Where is it made, and what is the warranty?
Built to order at Aqua Bound's factory in Osceola, Wisconsin, USA. Aqua Bound backs it with a 2-year manufacturing warranty.
How does the Aqua Bound Aerial Major Carbon 4-Piece ship?
Ships parcel, nationwide. It breaks down into four pieces and boxes up, so it goes out as a standard ground shipment.