aqua-bound freedom 85 4-piece stand-up paddle aqua bound aqua-bound freedom 85 4-piece fiberglass sup paddle - the aqua-bound freedom 85 sup paddle is a great intermediate touring paddle. it’s one of our most popular stand-up paddles. the freedom has a smaller blade and weighs less than most standard sup paddles. the carbon shaft gives your strokes a slight amount of flex for comfortable performance. the freedom’s blade is made of aqua-bound’s strong epx engineered polymer – no wimpy, whippy blade here. with an aggressive dihedral down its spine, the blade makes for a forgiving and smooth pull through the water. the freedom 85 has a smaller blade for smaller paddlers or those who prefer high-cadence paddling for faster speeds.