RE: [Paddlewise] Will a little Dip-it do it?

 I've used Dip-it on tools and things before, its a thick plastic
coating, that  might help, but then you would have a very heavy paddle
and all the good money you spent on a graphite paddle would be wasted
IMHO.


Sir Gary Nilsen



-----Original Message-----
From: Sharky [mailto:sharky_at_pacific-ocean.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 27, 1998 2:45 PM
To: 'Paddlewise'
Subject: [Paddlewise] Will a little Dip-it do it?


Hi Folks,
I just ordered my first graphite blade paddle.  I know that a potential
problem with a graphite blade is chipping.

I've been trying to think of what I can do to reduce the damage.  I got
to thinking about a product called Dip-it (or pretty close to that
anyway) which is a liquid that is sold in hardware stores for rubber
coating tool handles.  Also, Salamander
(http://www.salamanderpaddlegear.com/home.html) sells a product called
'Rim Rubber' which is a rubber edging for your paddle.

Any feedback on either of these solutions?  Other solutions?

TIA

Sharky


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