Aqua-Bound Sting Ray Hybrid 2-Piece Small Shaft Posi-Lok&trade; Kayak Paddle MADE IN OSCEOLA, WISCONSIN, USA. Like all Aqua-Bound paddles, the Sting Ray Hybrid 2-piece paddle is hand-built in our facility in Wisconsin, staffed by paddling enthusiasts SMALL DIAMETER SHAFT. The small shaft option has been designed to give more comfort to folks with smaller hands 2 PIECE CONSTRUCTION. The Sting Ray Hybrid breaks into two pieces with a firm and securely fitting ferrule for easy travel and storage MID-SIZED BLADES. The Sting Ray is Aqua-Bound's most popular blade shape, which covers a wide range of paddlers with varying paddling styles POSI-LOK FERRULE SYSTEM. The Posi-Lok ferrule features strong, corrosion-free composite construction, convenient dual-button release and infinite feather angles