Joan said: In a message dated 3/30/01 11:33:07 AM, cramer_at_coe.uga.edu writes: << > www.bekson.com/plasticlips.htm. Seems to me to be the best way to do the job > with minimal damage to the boat when stowing and removing the paddle. Should > be easy to get to in case of an emergency. What Have I forgotten? >> "I have some of these but not for the kayaks. They are light weight plastic, subject to breaking." Joan, there are a couple of different ones manufactured, and some are better than others. I use a different companies' product, and have located the clips in such a way that they are not a problem. I played with all kinds of "shaft holders" over the years with my various versions of Nordkapp Part )ne through Five. One of the types pictures on the Bekson site (looks like a long cylinder with a slit at the top) are difficult to get the paddle shaft in and out of, and the edges are very sharp and dangerous in surf/rescue situations. The "broom-clip" style work much better, but again, as you say, they stick up and are vulnerable. I located mine on the back deck, one pair just behind the net bag. The other (non-paddle blade side of the each split paddle) goes further aft, and is held in by split shock cord hold downs with individual clips. Thus, removal of the spare paddles is very easy, yet secure when needed. I would say that for most folks, they are not a good solution. The "broom-style" clips can also be used for holding down your hand-held bilge pump. Again, not a good idea due to the encumbrance and profile. Yes, I've broken a clip before. Once they break, they are a "sharp" until replaced. I like them, but then I like drilling holes in my boat. Should have been a drill sergeant. ::-) DL ----- Anything that sticks up like that is vulnerable in my view. Paddles will pop off with a strong wave or if something hits them. If you store other gear with the paddles and try to move the paddle I'd also expect either twisting the clips or the paddle to pop off. I don't know how UV resistant they are plus I HATE the idea of putting yet more holes in the boat. You would have to use at least 2 per paddle section. <snip> ----- *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Apr 02 2001 - 22:30:11 PDT
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