Hello I am just wondering what techniques people use to label their gear. When paddling in groups, there is the possibility that gear could get mixed between people. I tried using a "Sharpie" marker on the pump. This should be permanent, but it rubbed off pretty easily. I considered a scratch pen, but would prefer something more obvious. Thoughts? Derek --------------------------------------------------------------- Please limit all email attachments sent to this address to a maximum of 0.5MB. All email attachments that are larger then 0.5MB will automatically be deleted. --------------------------------------------------------------- ICQ: 262152266, AIM: GlamourpetsD, MSN: [my email address], Yahoo Messenger: glamourpets --------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
>>I am just wondering what techniques people use to label their gear. When paddling in groups, there is the possibility that gear could get mixed between people. I find colored electrical tape works well for such applications :-) Scott So.Cal. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
[Please remove all old content that is not pertinent to your reply including old headers and footers. It's list policy.... this post was modified to meet policy] Hi! Go to a store that has fishing supplies. You are looking for the brightly colored, reflective tape that is applied to fishing lures. You can cut letters out of this and apply to gear. I put my kayaks name on her (printed the font I wanted from the computer, then used that paper as a template to cut the letters). left over pieces would distinguish otherwise similar gear from your friends gear. I also use this reflective tape for safety purposes on my gear, esp. the paddle (my Kalliste is painted fluorescent yellow, with the reflective tape over that). I put stick on address labels on the paddle shaft and cover with clear packing tape, in case I lose the paddle. Pam Washington State *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Tue, 3 Oct 2006 21:19:51 -0700 (PDT), Derek wrote: I tried using a "Sharpie" marker on the pump. This should be permanent, but it rubbed off pretty easily. I considered a scratch pen, but would prefer something more obvious. Try using the 'scratch pen' and then follow over it with the Sharpie. The ink will lodge in the scratch and be much more likely to remain. I have found that some of the electronic/tape labeler systems have a very agressive adhesive that seems pretty good. FWIW --allan *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> [Original Message] > From: Derek > Subject: [Paddlewise] Labeling Yer Gear > I am just wondering what techniques people use to > label their gear. When paddling in groups, there is > the possibility that gear could get mixed between > people. > --------------------------------------------------------------- First of all, labelling works! A friend left a paddle behind on a NWT river a couple of years ago, and she got it at home in NJ a few days after she returned! Someone else mentioned electrical tape. This is often used by climbers on carabiners and other gear which is often pooled for a climb. They're usuallyunique color combinations of 2-3 tapes. It seems to work well in order to identify what belongs to who. For more informative labels (I would like to get this item back if I lost it...) I originally did the sharpie bit, but as mentioned it doesn't always last. Nowadays I go a little more high-tech. I print my name and phone# on clear address labels on my computer. That is put onto a relatively abrasion-free portion of whatever I'm labeling -- say the area on a paddle shoulder near the shaft. In the inner curve there it is more protected than on the blade itself. That's really not enough protection so I coat it with a good clear nail polish. Sally Hansen "Hard as Nails" works particularly well. I have had some of these attached for five years now and they are still fine. If I'm putting it onto something dark, like a black plastic blade, I'll paint on a layer of white nail polish first. Joe P. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On Tue, 3 Oct 2006 21:19:51 -0700 (PDT), Derek wrote: >I tried using a "Sharpie" marker on the pump. This should be permanent, but it rubbed off pretty easily. I considered a scratch pen, but would prefer something more obvious. Another thing that I just remembered: google "ear tag marker". These are very long-lasting felt markers designed to write on farm animal ear tags. We use this on our fire company gear with good results. --allan *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
[Please remove all old content that is not pertinent to your reply including old headers and footers. It's list policy.... this post was modified to meet policy] On Oct 3, 2006, at 9:19 PM, Derek wrote: > I am just wondering what techniques people use to > label their gear. I use a silver paint pen. It is indelible and can be bought at most stationary stores. It works especially well on hard surfaces, like paddles, and pumps and I also marked the hatch rim of my boat with my name and phone number. For softer surfaces, like pfd and paddle floats, just a regular fat black marker works well. Marcia Tauber Simply Macintosh 837 H St. Arcata, CA 95521 (707) 825-7100 (707) 825-7200 Fax *************************************************************************** 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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