Rail Saver Pro for your paddle.. www.railsaverpro.com
I was never a big fan of rail tape on my boards but since putting RSP on my Mana I plan to put it on all my boards.. even if just for those time that I let others paddle my board (and wack the rails with their paddle) and for those times that I need to rest my board down on its rail on concrete (save having to balance the board on the tops of my feet) and to be honest I think it looks pretty good..
It's a quality product... Anyway.. I've just found out about this new RSP for your paddle blade.. I've put my order in and keen to try it out.. If I like it I'll probably end up putting it on all my paddles..
I was was never a big fan of paddle edge products because electrical tape has always worked fine for me.. but I do find myself continually replacing it and is get little nicks and tears very easily.. They say this product does not effect the performance of the paddle at all.. and should last the life of the paddle.. If so I'm sold..
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This isn't new but it's also great from Rail Saver Pro. I love this on my DW blade. Hate slipping. Those rail guards look pretty cool as well. These guys make great stuff.
I have the railsaverpro on my surf sup from Gong because that board needs it. The Railsaver pro works brilliant. Maybe I should get one for my surf paddle and one for the paddle I lend to people? I have to check out the pricing on those.
Henrik F
€24 for two pieces :) Just need one package then :D
Henrik F
Quote from: Henrik F on January 30, 2015, 10:48:51 PM
€24 for two pieces :) Just need one package then :D
Henrik F
Can't add it to cart >:(
I'm not a fan of adding tape to paddles. but if anyone can make that work it's these guys. I imagine it's as tough as RSPro, which means it will still be working when cockroaches rule the earth.
Does anyone sell RSPro in the US?
I have RSPRO in Stock
I'm intrigued by the RS Pro paddle grip too - anyone try it?
We stock the clear Rail Saver Pro...easy click&buy...
http://supsports.com/shop/gear/rail-saver-pro/
I love the design of the end of the tape, clearly a product designed by someone that knows how to make an adhesive-backed material stay put. The end of a piece of tape where the sharp corner is, is where lifting starts for a number of reasons, mostly leverage but also multiple angles that water or air can get under the skin. That big curve will undoubtedly stay down super well, and the slot changes the vectors of the force on the tape end to more or less just a ventral direction and pulls the base of the slot down tight against the paddle. Beautiful and simple.
I finally got my hands on some and put it on my Kialoa Hulu.. I like it.. :)
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I also received mine and put it on my Holoa and did not notice any difference on the paddle.
I will not put it on my Kohini so I do not risk to break the "winglet effect"
Quote from: headmount on January 30, 2015, 10:40:42 PM
This isn't new but it's also great from Rail Saver Pro. I love this on my DW blade. Hate slipping. Those rail guards look pretty cool as well. These guys make great stuff.
Hey Headmount, how does that grip install? I like the looks of it. I have used everything, hockey tape, wax, always looking for something bettah.
I've been using car door edge protector stuff on my paddle which works but as butt-ugly as anything I could do to it. :P
Do you buy that RSP stuff by the foot? How much does it cost?
Quote from: magentawave on February 22, 2015, 03:38:42 PM
I've been using car door edge protector stuff on my paddle which works but as butt-ugly as anything I could do to it. :P
Do you buy that RSP stuff by the foot? How much does it cost?
No.. you do not buy it by the foot.. :)
I think they cost about 30 dollars.. and for that you get two paddle guards like shown in my pics.
got rsp from ralph a few months ago--simply the best stuff, by leaps and bounds. plan to replace the naish tape on other boards, as soon as it wears a bity
i use bright yellow or orange 3m electrical tape on my paddles--to wrap the hot glue joint, and around the rim of the paddle. it's cheap and makes the paddle more visible in the water. lost a damned paddle a few weeks ago in RI--expensive mistake--5mm gloves and a good, cold pounding, and it was gone.
$30?!! Aaargh.
Quote from: DavidJohn on February 22, 2015, 04:42:11 PM
Quote from: magentawave on February 22, 2015, 03:38:42 PM
I've been using car door edge protector stuff on my paddle which works but as butt-ugly as anything I could do to it. :P
Do you buy that RSP stuff by the foot? How much does it cost?
No.. you do not buy it by the foot.. :)
I think they cost about 30 dollars.. and for that you get two paddle guards like shown in my pics.
Is that good for an ABS blade like the naish makani? Or the ABS is good enough to protect the blade?
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I'm not sure it has been discussed yet but some people put the tape they use to protect the edge of helicopter blades on their rails. You can buy it on Amazon by the roll: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_1?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=helicopter+tape&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Ahelicopter+tape
They also do the RSPro paddle guard in a longer version now.
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Quote from: drainuzzo on February 16, 2016, 01:20:47 PM
Is that good for an ABS blade like the naish makani? Or the ABS is good enough to protect the blade?
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IMO the ABS edge on the blade is there to protect the blade more than the board.. so I'd use a paddle tape as well if you're after board protection..
Quote from: DavidJohn on February 16, 2016, 02:02:41 PM
Quote from: drainuzzo on February 16, 2016, 01:20:47 PM
Is that good for an ABS blade like the naish makani? Or the ABS is good enough to protect the blade?
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IMO the ABS edge on the blade is there to protect the blade more than the board.. so I'd use a paddle tape as well if you're after board protection..
I have got the rail pro for the board so I hope the abs of the paddle would be OK mainly for paddle protection
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Quote from: DavidJohn on February 16, 2016, 01:57:33 PM
They also do the RSPro paddle guard in a longer version now.
Thanks for updating us on that.
DJ, do you know if the rail tape they sell is now sold as the standard version, or is the standard version still the shorter one, and the longer one is a special variant?
Hope that question makes sense....
I think it's called Jumbo paddle guard or something like that..
We get it here in 2 weeks so I'll let you know..
I've been told that it only comes in the clear/white color for now.
Guys
We love RSPro rail tape NOTHING better But...
a friend of mine (a lurker here on the ZONE) turned me on to a 3M Edge Guard relatively inexpensive goes on easy and LASTS!
I put it on ALL beginner paddles (Carbon) and it saves a lot
but for Rail tape nothing beats the RS products
We stock these and offer ZONER discounts...Do you need a picture of the boxes or can you take my word?
JimK
Extreme Windsurfing
Quote from: JimK on February 18, 2016, 06:41:56 AM
Guys
We love RSPro rail tape NOTHING better But...
a friend of mine (a lurker here on the ZONE) turned me on to a 3M Edge Guard relatively inexpensive goes on easy and LASTS!
I put it on ALL beginner paddles (Carbon) and it saves a lot
but for Rail tape nothing beats the RS products
We stock these and offer ZONER discounts...Do you need a picture of the boxes or can you take my word?
JimK
Extreme Windsurfing
That 3M Edge Guard, is that the stuff that is made for cars (car doors)?
Henrik F
Two points from this discussion:
1. RSPro tape will eat away at your blade (and shaft) in time, unless you tape it, ABS or not. Run your fingers over it. It is like a cheese-grater.
2. I use car door edge protector. It works well, although RSPro rail tape will eventually eat it too (although not as fast as electrical tape). Electrical tape is still by far the cheapest solution. RSPro paddle tape is the most expensive. The choice is yours. Most people have abandoned using the thick black plastic edge protector these days, although probably for most non-racing people, especially surfing, it didn't affect performance much, and was totally bombproof. If you want the strongest and longest-lasting solution and don't mind the dirty looks from precious "experts" then it is still a viable option, especially for eg. rivers.
Yup, and $10 buys enough car door edge protector to do 4 or 5 paddles!
Quote from: Area 10 on February 18, 2016, 04:56:41 PM
Two points from this discussion:
1. RSPro tape will eat away at your blade (and shaft) in time, unless you tape it, ABS or not. Run your fingers over it. It is like a cheese-grater.
2. I use car door edge protector. It works well, although RSPro rail tape will eventually eat it too (although not as fast as electrical tape). Electrical tape is still by far the cheapest solution. RSPro paddle tape is the most expensive. The choice is yours. Most people have abandoned using the thick black plastic edge protector these days, although probably for most non-racing people, especially surfing, it didn't affect performance much, and was totally bombproof. If you want the strongest and longest-lasting solution and don't mind the dirty looks from precious "experts" then it is still a viable option, especially for eg. rivers.
Been using the RSP tape on my SUP's for several years. Be sure to use the wider (Jumbo) if you have a race/touring board with the thicker rails. I also use it to protect the catch area on my surf ski. and under where my heels go on the steering pedals.
On a paddle, start the tape in the middle (bottom of the blade) and be sure to pull tight when rounding the corners to insure a tight/smooth transition.
Suggest cleaning the area you plan to apply the tape to with Soft Scrub or a similar cleaner. This will allow the water to "wet" the area and allow easy adjustment during installation. Use a plastic spreader (like those used for auto body repairs) to smooth out bubbles.
While not cheap, this is an excellent product. Highly recommend it.