Re: [Paddlewise] Switching paddle types

From: Michael Daly <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 10:45:01 -0400
From: "ralph diaz" <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com>

> From: "Michael Daly" <michaeldaly_at_rogers.com>
> > 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. 

That's the standard recommendation and I've considered it.  However, most 
of the wet for me is my habit of sinking the paddle into the water until
my hand is almost covered.  As the water gets colder, I'll have to do 
something and not dunking the hands is a big part.  I'll definitely try
the drip line (in a fancy bit of rope work) but I'll probably need gloves 
from November until the spring.

Mike

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