My new Badgertail paddle is showing a little wear on the tip from some rocky landings. Does anyone dip their tip or run epoxy around it?
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I don't but, if I were to do it, I'd probably do it like @stripperguy does.
Paddling advice for long, flat, skinny boats
When it comes to paddle length, the shorter the paddle I use the quicker my fore arms tire from correction strokes. I would think that a longer paddle will be a benefit in turning a boat with a flat keel because of the added leverage. I also find that I get more power with a longer paddle...
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This is how I do mine : https://www.canoetripping.net/threa...composite-paddles-for-2020.120222/post-120735
I do, I just use a basic 2 part clear epoxy in spots to keep the blade sealed.
That also looks like a good way to restore a badly damaged paddle.
@Black_Fly , on my paddles carved from a single stick, I've simply painted a thin coat of epoxy on the tip. But I only use them in deep water,so they rarely touch anything harder than a log.
How bad is the wear and what's the original finish? Is it actually the wood or just the finish that's worn? If wood, is it dented or actually broken? I've just added layers of varnish to varnished paddles with wear. For dents, a rag with boiling water has swelled the grain enough to mostly take the dents out. But, if you intend to keep using it the same way the expoy route might make more sense.
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I think Cruiser's method is the gold standard. If I wanted to try creating an epoxy tip I might try the Play Dough method described on the link.
I used to damage and repair my Grey Owl Freestyle paddles regularly and eventually I had Ron Sell at Unadilla Boateorks (SE MI) reshape and retip a couple. I don't know what he uses but he includes carbon fiber strands and the edge protection is much more sturdy than the original epoxy.
I used to damage and repair my Grey Owl Freestyle paddles regularly and eventually I had Ron Sell at Unadilla Boateorks (SE MI) reshape and retip a couple. I don't know what he uses but he includes carbon fiber strands and the edge protection is much more sturdy than the original epoxy.
