Aqua Bound Shred Apart
Designed by Alpacka Raft, the Shred Apart is a convertible kayak + canoe paddle, designed to offer unmatched performance and convenience.
- Designed by Alpacka Raft, it’s one kayak paddle. It’s two canoe paddles.
- The Shred Apart starts with the same base paddle as Aqua Bound's classic Shred Carbon paddle, but includes a pair of T-handle extensions that convert the kayak paddle into a pair of canoe paddles.
- The Shred Apart allows the packraft to be paddled either in kayak configuration by one person or in canoe configuration by two people.
- Full sized abX carbon reinforced nylon blades suitable for whitewater
- Shaft Material: Tight Weave Carbon
- Blade Material: abX Carbon Reinforced Nylon
- Blade Size: 7.75 x 18 in. (20 x 46 cm)
- Blade Surface Area: 110 sq. in. (710 sq. cm)
- Weight: 40 oz. (kayak paddle only), 26 oz. (each canoe paddle), 52 oz. (entire system)
- Separate your paddle sections (unless it’s a 1 piece)
- Rinse each part with clean, fresh water
- Examine all parts to ensure it is clear of debris
- Dry and store your paddle (separated, if applicable) in a clean, dry, indoor place
Aqua Bound paddles are guaranteed against manufacturing defects for two years from date of purchase.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Polyvinyl Chloride and Bisphenol A (BPA), which are know to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
| PADDLER HEIGHT | PADDLE LENGTH |
| 4'8" - 5'2" | 191 cm |
| 5'2" - 5'8" | 194 cm |
| 5'8" - 6'0" | 197 cm |
| 6'0" - 6'2" | 200 cm |
| 6'3" AND OVER | 203 cm |
| PURPOSE | EXTERIOR RAFT WIDTH RANGE | PADDLE LENGTH | NOTES |
| WHITEWATER | 36-38 inches | 195-205 cm | Length will depend on paddler and boat size. The wider the raft, the longer the paddle should be. |
| ALL PURPOSE | 36-38 inches | 200-210 cm | We recommend a 200 cm for whitewater, 205 cm for all purpose paddling, and 210 cm for flatwater touring. |
| BIKE RAFTING | 38 inches | 200-210 cm | Same paddle sizing guide as 'All Purpose." |
| TANDEM | 41-42 inches | 220 cm or 240 cm | Consider the Shred Apart that breaks down into two canoe paddles. 220cm for the low-seat position. 240cm for the high seat position and when broken down into canoe paddles. |