Re: [Paddlewise] Visibility for Carbon Paddles

From: Kirk Olsen <kolsen_at_imagelan.com>
Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2000 10:01:00 -0400 (EDT)
On Mon, 21 Aug 2000, 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!

You could take the stealth approach.  I paddle a low profile carbon 
boat, wear a dark green pfd and use a unadorned carbon paddle.  

I fully realize I would have to rescue myself, and must stay alert to motor
traffic.

kirk

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