Name: Aqua-Bound Whiskey Carbon Straight Shaft 2-Pc Posi-Lok - Sea Kayak Paddle
SKU: 173647

Introduction

For high-angle paddlers, the Whiskey Carbon is the lightest option available, providing a flutter-free forward stroke.

At just 23 ounces, the paddle delivers an effortless, ultra-lightweight performance
Lighter in weight than comparable models, the Whiskey Carbon delivers a smooth paddling stroke
Features the new 100% carbon Posi-Lok™ ferrule, allowing for infinite feather angles

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Polyvinal Chloride and Besphenol-A (BPA), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Features

In general, short, wide blades like the Whiskey's are more forgiving (less prone to diving) than long, narrow blades (i.e. as on "low angle" paddles). This makes paddles like the Whiskey easier to use when learning rolling, sculling and other combination strokes such as for leaned turns. When you are trying to spin your kayak around between wave crests in the surf or high winds, you can feel the difference that a forgiving blade makes. For recreational kayakers, the advantages of short wide blades may not be as noticeable as when rolling, etc., but the benefits are still there.

The lighter a paddle is, the less fatiguing it is to use. When you've paddled enough to know what paddle you like best and length, etc., you can upgrade to an all-carbon laminate paddle (which will cost you three times as much) and turn this into your spare paddle (and it will be a spare paddle that won't ruin your trip if you end up needing to use it).

The Whiskey is available in standard shaft diameter. For most people (men and women), the standard shaft diameter is small enough and you'll do well to build it up with after-market grip tape, "Finger Boards", etc. The small shaft option is only right for people who have trouble finding gloves small enough to fit their hands (XS and smaller glove size); if that's not you, get the standard shaft size.