Re: [Paddlewise] Stick paddle

In a message dated 9/11/2007 8:34:20 PM Pacific Daylight Time,  
strosaker_at_yahoo.com writes:

Epoxy  has to applied in thin coats, usually two, to prevent drips. I have 
coated  about ten wooden paddles with epoxy and never had any drips.

If epoxy is so terrible, I can't understand why two of the most  respected 
Greenland paddle makers use it on their paddles:

Superior Kayaks:  http://www.superiorkayaks.com/superiorkayaks011.htm

Beale Paddles: http://bealepaddles.com/laminate.htm

I've made Greenland paddles with a tung oil finish too. It works too and is a 
 simple way to care for a paddle.

What it all really  comes down to is whether you like the more natural look 
and feel of wood or  like using modern materials to protect the wood.



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I completely agree with Duane. I'll add that Mitchell paddles also uses  
epoxy. It is just a matter of whether or not you like epoxy. I do.
 
Cheers,
 
Rob G



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