In a message dated 1/18/99 7:34:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, ne111er_at_webtv.net writes: << Does anyone have any ideas how a good [solid] paddle float is designed. >> One easy and effective way is to get a flat (envelope style) nylon mesh bag nominally 12" by 18" --- 30 cm by 45cm? --- and cut a piece of 3" --- 7 cm? --- closed cell foam to fit tightly inside the bag. Dig a slice into one end of the foam to accomodate your entire paddle blade, and use the drawstring (with some sort of clip at the end to tie it off) to wrap around the shaft and secure the whole mess. Makes a good, solid float. Bags are available anywhere --- foam from outfitters. Should cost less than $10 retail for the lot. Jack Martin *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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