Re: [Paddlewise] supplies

>From: Richard Kleim <rkleim1_at_tampabay.rr.com>

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>2. For a paddle float attachment, I would like to attach (on each side) two
>strips of webbing with a pull lock to lengthen/shorten to hold the paddle.
>Like the cam lock on a roof rack strap, but salt water resistant. Anyone
>know of sources of supplies for webbing and various lock/quick lock type
>pieces?  I cannot find anything on the net, or at a local sporting goods
>store. any ideas?
>
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>- Richard Kleim  (Tampa)
I'd be leary of using the metal "Ancra" or similar buckles from roof racks - 
the salt water will quickly corrode or break the small internal springs that 
provide the grip. If you want to use buckles, I suggest the Fastex two part 
buckle as used on belts. It allows you to quickly snap the webbing over the 
paddle shaft, then pull to adjust the tension. Once you're back in the boat, 
releasing the paddle is, er, a snap (well, two snaps really).
An alternative to webbing and buckles which I've used on my boat is Velcro. 
I took strips of male and female Velcro, sewed them together back to back 
(that is "inert side to inert side") and attached then as mini-belts, custom 
cut to the diameter of my paddleshaft, on either side of the rear deck aft 
of the cockpit. What I like about this system is that it has far less play 
than webbing or bungi systems, and no buckles that might be hard to operate 
with cold hands.


Philip Torrens
N49°16' W123°06'


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