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Paddle Slipping
« on: September 02, 2015, 10:03:24 AM »
Hi Zoners,

I live and deal with hot weather all the time, >100 degrees (Austin, TX) Curious to how you deal with keeping your sweaty hands/palms from slipping off the paddle? Dorky to have paddle grip? I was thinking about sanding a rough patch into paddle to deal with the issue.

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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #1 on: September 02, 2015, 10:05:23 AM »
Use a little Surfboard wax
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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #2 on: September 02, 2015, 10:53:38 AM »
Use a little Surfboard wax

Would it stay on, given the temp in Austin >100 most days?
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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #3 on: September 02, 2015, 11:19:49 AM »
I was just ordering some railsaver pro tape and decided to try their paddle grip tape,  so hopefully it's not too dorky!  ;-)

I almost tried the Rustoleum leak sealer that was recommended in another thread,  but I got nervous about what chemicals it contains that may not have been intended for extended contact with skin.

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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2015, 11:28:22 AM »
I, too, live in a hot humid climate with warm water. Surf wax (tropical) works but it makes a mess if you leave your paddle in the sun, attracts dirt,  and, you have to re-apply it often.

 Truthfully, the remedy I found was to buy a Kenalu paddle. The shaft is not only roughed up a bit to provide good grip but is also not as thick as the Surftech paddle I was using before.

 Tape may also be an option but a good paddle with a nice shaft can make all the difference in the world.

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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #5 on: September 02, 2015, 11:31:53 AM »
Hockey tape with a little wax is what Pono always used. I don't like it as much as he did. The RSPro paddle grip looks great, kind of like a gun grip. Haven't tried it though since all my paddles are Kenalus. You might also just try getting some of the rubber spray Board Stiff mentioned. I forget who posted the thread about using it but i think it would be pretty stable/non-toxic once dry. I haven't put any on my paddle (after my black eye I'm thinking about it though) but i sprayed some into the handle of my board and it gave a better grip. I think i'll spray some on tonight to the paddle handle and see how it feels.
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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #6 on: September 02, 2015, 01:20:19 PM »
Sailing or paddling gloves would help too.  If it makes your hands too hot, after you have them on, dip your hands in the water.

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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #7 on: September 02, 2015, 01:34:47 PM »
Or if you've got tough hand spray some monster grip on it

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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #8 on: September 02, 2015, 03:01:41 PM »
So you think it would be bad to super glue clothy (sorry for made up word) rope around where you grip on shaft, remove rope after it dries, leaving a rope material residue? Just a thought.
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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #9 on: September 02, 2015, 03:37:33 PM »
I've used the leak sealer, works like a charm. can't speak to the chemicals effect as I don't know anything about it. I'm using it with compression gloves anyways, so I'm not worried.

Here is a link just in case:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006ZRUKHK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #10 on: September 29, 2015, 11:38:55 AM »
I use Monster paint on my paddle. Tape off the section you want and spray. Use a few light coats. It'll wear off after a while, so you have to reapply.

Don't know what they use to coat my son's hockey stick, but it seems like it would be great on paddle shafts. It has a nice rubbery grippy feel yet is very durable and extremely thin.

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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #11 on: September 29, 2015, 11:57:11 AM »
It's tough to find that grippy texture that isn't too grippy. My paddle transitions get screwed up if the shaft has too much grip. Still haven't found anything as good as a new Ke Nalu shaft, though even that gets smoother with time.
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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #12 on: September 30, 2015, 04:33:41 PM »
I have a soft fuzzy spiral wrap for your Paddle Shaft

Sell for $30.00

Sorry haven't put it up on the site

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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2015, 04:25:27 PM »
I gotta second
GOOD Hockey tape works but a KeNalu shaft is perfect amount of grip and slide with wet hands or wetsuit gloves

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Re: Paddle Slipping
« Reply #14 on: October 07, 2015, 10:35:14 AM »
Seems like sticking things to your paddle shaft would add weight.  Paddling gloves seem better to me, and they keep your hands from getting as calloused.
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