A one-piece can be locked by finding a lock with a shackle that fits around the shaft but not the blades. A two-piece can be locked up the same way if you put a hose clamp (with some padding) over the shaft where the release button is situated; then they will at least need a screwdriver or wrench to steal your paddle. Ken Cooperstein *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
So simply locking the paddle in the car isn't enough? How about putting it in a paddlebag and locking the zippers together and to something in the car? I have a take-a-part and usually leave it my kayak which is locked to the roof rack. If someone takes my boat they might as well take my paddle too. I'm hoping someone wouldn't want to climb up on top of the roof, and take of the cover, in order to rummage around for loose gear (you can't reach from the ground). Would look kind of suspicious as I make a point to park where there are a lot of people around (no dark alleys). You're not going to stop the determined thieves only the opportunists. Heck if they were that determined they might just pick up your Metro and carry the whole thing away. ;) -----Original Message----- From: huck [mailto:huck_at_mhd1.moorhead.msus.edu] Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 1999 12:14 PM To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: [Paddlewise] Paddle Lockdown? I recently purchased a custom made paddle and really want to hang on to it. I am looking for suggestions regarding the lock down of a paddle. My ideas include: Installing a standard kayak security loop to the back of the center armrest of my Geo Metro and then running a small, short cable ($3.99) through and then around and around the shaft then padlocking the ends together. This type of configuration would set the paddle between the front seats blade on passenger floor and the back of the paddle between backseat riders. What else can be done? Any other ideas out there? Anything by Yakima? I hope this query serves to help us all. Phil Huck thekayaker_at_yahoo.com huck_at_mhd1.moorhead.msus.edu *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ *************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
>From: huck <huck_at_mhd1.moorhead.msus.edu> >I recently purchased a custom made paddle and really want to hang on to it. >I am looking for suggestions regarding the lock down of a paddle. While it won't work for take-aparts (unless you hose clamp them as someone else suggested), I use the following solution to my one-piece whitewater paddles to the same cable that holds the kayak to the roof rack or boat storage rack: I just took an old pair of handcuffs I had lieing around the house (don't ask), and locked one "hand" 'round the shaft, and the other "hand" around the cable. If you don't have handcuffs, most large cities have speciality "paddling" stores where they can be purchased:-) Philip Torrens N49°16' W123°06' *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 12/08/1999 4:43:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, skerries_at_hotmail.com writes: << I just took an old pair of handcuffs I had lieing around the house (don't ask), and locked one "hand" 'round the shaft, and the other "hand" around the cable. If you don't have handcuffs, most large cities have speciality "paddling" stores where they can be purchased:-) >> DON'T ASK he says. HAH!! I guess we do have some kinky p'wisers out there, don't we? ...:) Sandy Kramer Miami *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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