Joe Matuska received his first kayak paddle and boat in 1973 as a graduation gift. After swimming several times during his first outing with them, he came home with a broken paddle and a broken boat. Figuring that someone with a degree in Medical Microbiology should be able to fix a broken paddle and boat, he went to work on them. The next thing he knew, he had a new hobby which lead to a lengthy career in the paddle sport industry. In 1991, Joe started Aqua-Bound in Surrey, British, Columbia.
The company manufactured paddles for whitewater, touring and recreational kayaking as well as canoeing, and quickly became the number one producer of plastic-bladed kayak paddles. Aqua-Bound was also the first to introduce gas-assist molded paddle blades. Joe spent a large amount of his time working the phones and growing his business by providing excellent customer service. In late 2008, Branches, LLC purchased Aqua Bond Technologies from Joe and his partners. Branches is committed to continuing the Aqua-Bound tradition of extraordinary quality and service. Get your hands on an Aqua-Bound paddle and prepare to elevate your experience.
Aqua-Bound canoe paddles are all made with a carbon shaft and carbon abX blades, to give you the performance and durability you need on any kind of water.
Whether they are in whitewater or flat water, kids can elevate their experience with Aqua-Bound kid's paddles. We cut down the size for them, but did not reduce any of the fun.
Lighten your day, not your standards. Think of this trio as a fiberglass-reinforced version of our carbon touring paddles. The three blade profile choices are great for day trips, aggressive surf kayaking and anything in between.
Our performance paddles have been created for the paddlers who were born to make waves. These hand-built works of art have been meticulously designed and crafted with the most discerning kayak devotee in mind.
A splendid way to enter the water. Aqua-Bound recreational paddles are entry-level paddles that deliver elevated performance and durability. These paddles are ideal for the recreational kayaker who enjoys day trips, fishing, shore exploring or exercise.
After all, it's not just about the destination. It's about the journey. You'll find the same components and the same materials in the Splat Series that you find in the Shred Series, only with a slightly smaller blade shape.