Aqua Bound Ambassador McKenley Newman is an American who’s lived in Germany for the past ten years. His whitewater kayaking adventures have taken him around the globe, so he’s the right person to talk with about this niche paddling sport.
When most paddlers think of a kayak paddle, they think of a 2-piece model. But did you know 4-piece models are available too? How do you know which is best for you?
Are you a high-octane paddler with an aggressive style, or a kayaker with a loaded boat you want to haul easily? Then you want a high-angle paddle that pushes a lot of water and matches your energy. We gotcha covered.
Are you a recreational or touring kayaker looking for a relaxed kayaking experience? Then a low-angle kayak paddle is well-suited for you. Let’s explore Aqua Bound’s line of low-angle paddles…
Our Sting Ray and Tango kayak paddles are both designed for low-angle paddling. Either one makes it easy for you to spend long days on the water without soreness or fatigue.
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-LokTM. And we have a new color in our fiberglass line: Solar Flare.
What do you look for when choosing a kayak paddle? What’s the difference between a $150 paddle and a $500 paddle? We’ll answer these questions and more here…
Most budget stand-up paddle boards come with a budget paddle. The best thing you can do to increase your SUP enjoyment immediately is to ditch that budget paddle and replace it with a better one!
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.
We’re thrilled to introduce our new-for-2025 Ultralight Tetra kayak paddle. This premium touring paddle has already won awards in the industry and garnered excitement among kayakers everywhere.
When it comes to buying a stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) paddle, the rule of thumb is to buy the lightest one you can afford. Why? What makes some paddles better than others?
These gear items have been personally tested and approved by Aqua Bound Ambassador Ken Whiting and given his two thumbs up for Paddle TV’s annual Best Paddling Gear awards.
Aqua Bound’s Malta stand-up paddle and Whiskey and Tango kayak paddles have been much-desired products in the paddling community since their introduction in 2017 and 2018. Now we’ve upgraded them significantly for 2025.
We’re super stoked about our new Aerial whitewater kayak paddle family and how it’s being received in the whitewater world. We pulled together a few review videos we found on YouTube to help you make your paddle decision too.
When we took on the challenge of developing a brand new high-end whitewater kayak paddle in 2023, one of the experts we called on for input was Jonny Ortiz.
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?
Aqua Bound Ambassador Charles Bauer loves to kayak in new places both in the US and abroad. He’s found his Tango 4-piece paddle to be his favorite traveling companion…
Paddle TV’s Ken Whiting has been using Aqua Bound kayak paddles for 25 years. Here he shares his thoughts on the updates we’ve made to our best-selling Sting Ray and Manta Ray paddles.
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