[Paddlewise] On waterproofing, and on paddle length extensions

From: Elaine Harmon <eharmon_at_cs.miami.edu>
Date: Tue, 10 Aug 1999 12:03:08 -0400 (EDT)
On Tue, 10 Aug 1999, Steve Jernigan wrote:

>  Hi all!
> A silicone based grease (eg. Dow Corning high vacuum grease) is perfect,
> but may be tough to find. Try a bearing supply warehouse.  

Interesting. Any other sources?

I presume it wouldn't do for sealing binocular joints as the stuff would
eventually spread over all surfaces in a fine layer, although maybe that
wouldn't matter. One could use something that hardens for this
application, though; ideas, anyone?

e  (who is always looking for ways to do things cheap)

Oh, this news may help someone: I had bought a Werner graphite paddle in
210 cm. length, thinking that's what I'd need for the Brit boats. Now,
after reading Ralph's wonderful (!) book on foldables, I'm starting to
think K1 or something. But what of the short paddle? Well, I just spoke
with the company. Turns out they make extensions of 20 or 30 cm.; you just
send the paddle and they fit it for you, $45 for the 20 cm. one, plus
shipping. Nice to know if you paddle different boats! e


Elaine Harmon - eilidh_at_dc.seflin.org - eharmon_at_cs.miami.edu


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