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This is the stuff you want. Hbsteve is wrong - he's probably thinking this is the thick black stuff that used to come in a package just like this and rentals sometimes use. But if you watch the video, this is basically thin helicopter tape and is pretty much indistinguishable from the RSPro blade protector that is much more expensive. It's an understandable mistake. The length should fit round most blade heads. If you put two strips on one paddle, on top of each other, you will have protected your blade well and it will hardly be noticeable unless you look carefully. It lasts a long time, unless you are paddling very rocky shores - in which case consider a paddle with a thermoplastic blade like some of the Kialoas (which are very nice), or Red Paddle make a specific river one that isn't totally tragic and is cheap.

I buy this stuff in a much longer (and a bit narrower I think) reel, and it is usefully cheaper that way per paddle. So if you can find it locally and have a couple of paddles to do, it could be worth trying to track down:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-84901-ScotchgardTM-Paint-Protection/dp/B0017MGPLS

Electrical tape is a lot cheaper though, and works just fine. It doesn't last as long or look as nice but you can redo it every few months for next to nothing.

I did this on my carbon paddle. Easy and looks good.

Quote from: Quickbeam on June 13, 2016, 05:37:36 PM

Thanks Area 10.

I don't have any rail tape on my board. I was going to try going without it, and just wondered if the 3M tape on the paddle shaft would work to help protect the rails (without any rail tape on the board). In other words, I was trying to protect the board rails, not so much the paddle shaft. I gather from your answer that this might work.

Thanks.

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SUP Gear Reviews / Newly Acquired / On Order / Re: Pop Paddleboards Americana

« on: June 13, 2016, 08:52:09 PM »

Quote from: ford on June 08, 2016, 01:20:50 PM

Here are some pictures to start. I'm trying to edit video for the first time, so that might come later.

It really is a great looking board. Feel of everything is quality. Their handle is really comfortable making it really easy to carry.

Their website says all boards come with an a carbon paddle. There was no paddle in the box or no second box, so I've emailed them to get an answer on that. I only have one paddle and one other board, so in order for me to take both boards out with the family, I'm going to need a second one.. and hey... free is always nice.

There is also some confusion on the website. They list the board at 12' but in some of the descriptions they say it is 12'6". Of course I measured and it is 12' even. That was what I was expecting. If it had come in at 12'6" I would have been happy, but I was good either way.

I had already ordered some RSPro, but after looking at the rails, I need to get the larger size, so I'll be switching that upon return. It is already stored on the new rack in the garage with my all around board.

I should have it out on the water either tomorrow or the next day. I'll update at that point.

Are you sending the RSPRO you ordered back? What size. May be interested it it if you are.

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Random / Re: Driver charged with murder in deaths of 5 Kalamazoo cyclists

« on: June 09, 2016, 07:17:39 PM »

Rather him get run over by a very slow car that has been lowered.

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Flatwater and Touring / Re: Let's see pics of your favorite flatwater places

« on: June 09, 2016, 07:14:23 PM »

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Gear Talk / Re: Applying RSPro Rail Tape

« on: June 07, 2016, 05:10:34 PM »

Quote from: DavidJohn on March 18, 2015, 10:48:24 PM

I had no problem applying it dry..

It only took a few minutes to do..

If I do another board I might try the water thing and see how that goes..

Aside from ease of installation. That video was awesome.

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Gear Talk / Re: rail tape recommendations?

« on: June 07, 2016, 02:45:04 PM »

I dont get why MFG's dont go ahead and add this to the boards. I picked up a YOLO Hammerhead for my daughter and it came with a White Tape that goes all the way around. Granted, this board is more designed for the rental market.

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Flatwater and Touring / Re: Let's see pics of your favorite flatwater places

« on: June 06, 2016, 05:09:24 PM »

Lake Nichol, Tuscaloosa Al

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SUP General / Re: Board Storage

« on: June 06, 2016, 11:18:27 AM »

The blue you see is my board sticking thru the rear window of my truck

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SUP General / Re: Board Storage

« on: June 05, 2016, 06:13:11 PM »

Yeah, was taking my new Bote out today, my daughter was with me and said "when are you going to get me my own board?" Yeah this happened. YOLO Hammerhead 10'7".