Paddle Slipping

[SUPsideATX]

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.

Thanks Guys!

[PDLSFR]

Use a little Surfboard wax

[SUPsideATX]

Use a little Surfboard wax

Would it stay on, given the temp in Austin >100 most days?

[Board Stiff]

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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[bikersurferboater]

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.

[stoneaxe]

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.

[hbsteve]

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.

[Kaihoe]

Or if you've got tough hand spray some monster grip on it

[SUPsideATX]

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.

[burchas]

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

[Argosi]

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.

[stoneaxe]

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.

[Sup-position]

I have a soft fuzzy spiral wrap for your Paddle Shaft

Sell for $30.00

Sorry haven't put it up on the site

PM me if you need some...

[JimK]

I gotta second
GOOD Hockey tape works but a KeNalu shaft is perfect amount of grip and slide with wet hands or wetsuit gloves

JimK
Extreme Windsurfing

[Zooport]

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.