Re: [Paddlewise] Switching paddle types

From: ralph diaz <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 10:34:54 -0400
----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Daly" <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Switching paddle types


> From: "Matt Broze" <mkayaks_at_oz.net>
>
> > Problems I have with GP's:
> > Wet hands
>
> Definitely.  It's ok at this time of year while the water's warm, but
> with cold weather a month away...

If any of the wetness is from water running down the shaft, have you tried
tying a twisted cord around the shaft to act as a drip ring.  Some people
around here are doing this including Bruce who commented just now on how his
GP was able to move his fat Folbot Aleut out of the piers area.

ralph diaz

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