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Paddle grip
11 years 7 months ago #16117
by Hiro
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Calluses are the best grip 
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11 years 6 months ago #16158
by Stew
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I use strapping tape. Replace is every few months. It's hard on the hands if you've never used it, but I love it, can't go back to a normal shaft.
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11 years 6 months ago #16167
by Stew
I buy it from a local medical supply joint.
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owenw wrote:
Stew - What exactly is "strapping tape"? Where do you get it?Stew wrote: I use strapping tape.
I buy it from a local medical supply joint.
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11 years 6 months ago #16203
by Joky
Replied by Joky on topic Re: Paddle grip
I used to sand my shaft, like at every session and my hands at the same time in case their were greasy. But it requires to have sand which is somehow easier on rivers.
I'm only in surf ski for a month and I found my Epic shaft very slippy. I like to have my hands relax on the shaft. I used sandpaper, but then I paddled in the wind and I wasn't relax anymore because these boats are tippy (!!) and I ended up with blister on my left hand fingers because the shaft was not slippy enough!
I used a rug to spread a little bit of epoxy over it and it seems just perfect now
I'm only in surf ski for a month and I found my Epic shaft very slippy. I like to have my hands relax on the shaft. I used sandpaper, but then I paddled in the wind and I wasn't relax anymore because these boats are tippy (!!) and I ended up with blister on my left hand fingers because the shaft was not slippy enough!
I used a rug to spread a little bit of epoxy over it and it seems just perfect now
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11 years 6 months ago #16288
by AR_convert
Welcome!
I also use bike bar grip, been going strong for 3 years now only having to replace the electrical tape every so often that holds the ends on.
I had a chip in my paddle repaired a little while ago and had to use my old paddle for a week, I forgot about the tape until I started getting some carpel tunnel type symptoms in my right wrist. As soon as I got my usual paddle back it went away. I find the increased grip and bigger shaft circumference are easier on my wrist and forearm, maybe due to my big hands and more relaxed grip?
While I'm on this subject I also found that reducing the feather angle on the paddle reduced wrist issues I was having years ago.
Always looking for the next boat
Replied by AR_convert on topic Re: Paddle grip
bunchie37 wrote: First post and all that.....anyway, 'ello.
I use road bike bar tape. Grippy enough, waterproof and also looks well pro. Ha.
Welcome!
I also use bike bar grip, been going strong for 3 years now only having to replace the electrical tape every so often that holds the ends on.
I had a chip in my paddle repaired a little while ago and had to use my old paddle for a week, I forgot about the tape until I started getting some carpel tunnel type symptoms in my right wrist. As soon as I got my usual paddle back it went away. I find the increased grip and bigger shaft circumference are easier on my wrist and forearm, maybe due to my big hands and more relaxed grip?
While I'm on this subject I also found that reducing the feather angle on the paddle reduced wrist issues I was having years ago.
Always looking for the next boat
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