{"product_id":"aqua-bound-aerial-minor-carbon-4-piece-versa-lok-crank-shaft-kayak-paddle","title":"Aqua Bound Aerial Minor Carbon 4-Piece Versa-Lok Crank Shaft Kayak Paddle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAqua Bound Aerial Minor Carbon 4-Piece Versa-Lok Crank Shaft Kayak Paddle\u003c\/strong\u003e is a whitewater kayak paddle Aqua Bound calls the most innovative paddle in whitewater. It pairs carbon fiber blades with a 100% carbon shaft, and Aqua Bound's Lam-Lok edge protection keeps the Aerial Minor Carbon performing at maximum power for the long haul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aerial Minor is the smaller of the two Aerial blade sizes, 44 x 20 cm with 645 sq. cm of surface area. Aqua Bound sizes it for small to medium stature paddlers, or for anyone looking to maximize efficiency when running rivers. A wide, flattened foam spine gives the blade qualities of both a foil blade and a compression-molded blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cfo-cols\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePieces:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLengths:\u003c\/strong\u003e 191-196, 194-199, 197-202, 200-205 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crank, 100% carbon fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon fiber with aramid thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44 x 20 cm (645 sq. cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40.9 oz. (1157 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lam-Lok\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFerrule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Versa-Lok, 5 cm adjustable, infinite offset angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-year manufacturing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Osceola, Wisconsin, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePiece Lengths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cfo-cols\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e191-196 cm paddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.75 in. (63 cm) half shaft, 22 in. (56 cm) half shaft including insert, 20.5 in. (52 cm) blade including insert and bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e194-199 cm paddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.75 in. (63 cm) half shaft, 23.125 in. (59 cm) half shaft including insert, 20.5 in. (52 cm) blade including insert and bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e197-202 cm paddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.75 in. (63 cm) half shaft, 24.375 in. (62 cm) half shaft including insert, 20.5 in. (52 cm) blade including insert and bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200-205 cm paddle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.75 in. (63 cm) half shaft, 25.5 in. (65 cm) half shaft including insert, 20.5 in. (52 cm) blade including insert and bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cfo-cols\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLam-Lok Edge Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Over 33 feet of aramid thread mechanically bonds the laminated blade layers around the most vulnerable parts of the blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt to Last:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lam-Lok resists delamination, impact and abrasion. Aqua Bound rates it 5-10x more effective at fighting delamination than blades without it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinor Blade Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sized for small to medium stature paddlers and efficient river running.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoam Spine:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide, flattened spine with qualities of both a foil blade and a compression-molded blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Blade Peg:\u003c\/strong\u003e A reinforced 100% carbon blade peg insert for blade-to-shaft joint strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrank Shaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bends in all the right places for efficiency, control and comfort.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% Carbon Shaft:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiffness and flex balanced between traditional carbon and fiberglass to ease strain on shoulders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread Tow Carbon:\u003c\/strong\u003e A high-tech weave for strength, stiffness and impact resistance at a lower weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eErgonomic Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shaped to match a closed hand, with extra-long grip sections for more shoulder widths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTactile Grip Coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e A better hold that will not destroy paddler calluses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersa-Lok Ferrule:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 cm of adjustable length and infinite offset angles, beefed up for whitewater.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Piece Feel:\u003c\/strong\u003e A secure, tight lock on a 100% carbon ferrule insert that extends far into the shaft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-Piece Packability:\u003c\/strong\u003e A travel partner or back-up paddle that breaks down small, with the Versa-Lok ferrule at the center and stainless steel snap-buttons at the blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built to order in Osceola, Wisconsin. 2-year manufacturing warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not extend the Versa-Lok ferrule past the 5 cm stop line. Aqua Bound warns that it risks damage or failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAqua Bound Aerial Minor Carbon 4-Piece Crank Shaft Questions, Answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWho is the Aerial Minor built for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall to medium stature paddlers, or anyone looking to maximize efficiency when running rivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is Lam-Lok?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAqua 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the Aerial Minor Carbon 4-Piece made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon fiber blades with aramid thread and a 100% carbon fiber shaft with a spread tow carbon weave. The blade measures 44 x 20 cm with 645 sq. cm of surface area.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow much does the Aerial Minor Carbon 4-Piece Crank Shaft weigh?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e40.9 oz. (1157 g), per Aqua Bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the Versa-Lok ferrule adjust?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat lengths does it come in?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFour adjustable ranges: 191-196, 194-199, 197-202 and 200-205 cm. Pick the range from the dropdown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhere is it made, and what is the warranty?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to order at Aqua Bound's factory in Osceola, Wisconsin, USA. Aqua Bound backs it with a 2-year manufacturing warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"cfo-faq\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow does the Aqua Bound Aerial Minor Carbon 4-Piece ship?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips parcel, nationwide. It breaks down into four pieces and boxes up, so it goes out as a standard ground shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"Aquabound","offers":[{"title":"191-196 cm","offer_id":68278719119520,"sku":"AMN-VC4CC 191-196","price":734.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"194-199 cm","offer_id":68278719152288,"sku":"AMN-VC4CC 194-199","price":734.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"197-202 cm","offer_id":68278719185056,"sku":"AMN-VC4CC 197-202","price":734.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200-205 cm","offer_id":68278719217824,"sku":"AMN-VC4CC 200-205","price":734.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/8477\/5584\/files\/AerialMinorCarbon4-PieceVersa-LokCrankShaft__Full.png?v=1793828386","url":"https:\/\/cfoutdoors.com\/products\/aqua-bound-aerial-minor-carbon-4-piece-versa-lok-crank-shaft-kayak-paddle","provider":"Caney Fork Outdoors","version":"1.0","type":"link"}