Re: [Paddlewise] Visibility for Carbon Paddles

From: Steve Cramer <cramer_at_coe.uga.edu>
Date: Mon, 21 Aug 2000 15:28:41 -0400
Carl wrote:
> 
> Just got a new carbon paddle and I love it!  However,
> my girlfriend also has one and, while paddling
> yesterday, I noticed that I could barely pick her out
> on the water at a quarter mile away.  Has anyone come
> up with a way to treat the black blades to improve
> visibility?  Tape? Paint? What colors?  Your
> experiences would be most welcome!

I have relective tape on my wood Cricket, which unfortunately looks
kinda tacky. If I get a carbon Whetstone, I'll put some on that one,
too.

Steve
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