In a message dated 12/29/2004 8:01:12 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, dalloyd_at_telus.net writes: I heard Chris Duff doesn't use drip rings, and recommends paddlers remove them. Anyone know why (I don't)? As I've heard he and others explain, when your paddle goes vertical the water splashes down like a hard rain. If your paddle is less than vertical a drip ring may deflect water, but if it is vertical they are a waste of time. I don't use them either. I have quite a collection of drip rings. I now use them on PVC spare paddle holders that I add to my front deck. I take 2 straight sections and 2 90 degree elbows. I glue them together and use the drip rings on the forward part of the straight sections. They raise the tubes up enough to withdraw or replace the spare paddle without assistance, something you cannot do with standard bungies. they also are softer on deck gelcoat than PVC. Rob G Happy New Year! *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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