[Paddlewise] Enlarging paddle grip?

The other day I decided to try using my spare take-apart Werner paddle 
instead of my wooden Greenland paddle (from Superior Kayaks).  The diameter 
of the grip is significantly smaller on the Werner than the Superior paddle.  
I made good time with my spare, but after about an hour I noticed that I was 
starting to develop some "hot spots" at the base of my ring and middle 
fingers and just below the first joint of the middle fingers.  When I 
regularly paddled with the Werner I used to have small calluses at these 
points, but since using the Greenland paddle they have diminished and shifted 
position a little.

I was thinking about trying to wrap something on the Werner to make the grip 
more similar to the Greenland paddle.  I would appreciate any suggestions on 
what to use or reasons why I might not really want to try this.

Mark J. Arnold


  

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