Aquabound Challenge 85" SUP Paddle

Aquabound Challenge 85 Stand-Up Paddle

The Challenge 85 has a lightweight, all-carbon shaft with a 10° bend to provide low swing weight and a slight shaft flex for very comfortable performance.

Its epX engineered polymer blade has enhanced stiffness and strength thanks to its carbon-fiber reinforcement. The blade has an aggressive dihedral down its spine for a smooth, forgiving forward stroke. And the Challenge’s eye-popping Polynesian graphics speak to the origin of paddleboarding – an offshoot of the 1960’s surfing culture of Hawaii. The Challenge’s overall black color makes it an ideal color match for virtually every SUP board.

At just 21 oz., the Challenge 85 stand-up paddle – with its all-carbon shaft, grip, and ferrule, and its carbon-reinforced epX engineered polymer blade – is ideal for SUP touring. It’s easy on your joints and muscles whatever your adventure.

The Challenge 85 is available in lengths of 64-74 inches, 70-80 inches and 76-86 inches.

Like all Aqua-Bound paddles, the Challenge 85 is hand-built in Osceola, Wisconsin, USA.

Features:

• Ideal for SUP touring, an aggressive dihedral down the spine delivers a smooth, powerful forward stroke 
• A lightweight, all-carbon shaft with a 10° bend  provides a low swing weight and a slight shaft flex for very comfortable performance
• The 85 sq. in. blade has enhanced stiffness and strength thanks to its carbon-fiber reinforcement
• Weighing 21 oz., the Challenge is easy on your joints and muscles
• A contoured palm grip made entirely out of carbon is comfortable in your hands
• The 100% carbon ferrule is light, strong and corrosion resistant 

Blade

• Size: 7.5 x 14.5 in.
• Size: 85 sq. in.
• Blade Materials: epX Engineered Polymer, Carbon Reinforced

Shaft:

• Shaft Material: 100% Carbon with 10° bend
• Blade Material: epX Engineered Polymer, Carbon Reinforced
• Blade Size: 7.5 x 14.5 in. (19 x 37 cm)
• Blade Surface Area: 85 sq. in. (548 sq. cm)
• Weight: 21 oz. (595 g)
• Grip: Contoured Palm Grip 
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