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.