RE: [Paddlewise] CKF: Paddle Storage

I've added some pictures Doug and Joanne sent me of their system.
They're system is using the rigid PVC pipe, while my hose is more pliable. I
just hope my hose doesn't lose its shape over time. The PVC seems like it
would work better with the narrower, symmetrical shape of manufactured
paddles. My Onno is pretty loose in my system. But I think mine might work
better with wood shaft paddles with their larger diameters and different
shapes. My GP is actually being held on at the short ends of the blades, as
I forgot how short the loom is.

http://www.sandmarks.net/garage.html

Mark

-----Original Message-----
From: Doug
Subject: Re: CKF: Paddle Storage


Doug and Mark both found similar approaches to storing paddles. We
too have lots (straight and bent shaft, long and short touring, fat
surf/whitewater blades and canoe) of paddles in both wood and
composite materials -  and a desperate need to keep them organized.
Can our snowboards, skis, snowshoes and all the poles be far behind?

Ten paddles of any size from 50cm canoe paddles to 240cm touring
paddles fit in the lower two sections of our garage door, plus in the
thin very low edge section. This leaves us with the upper section
(filled with windows) and the next section still free for snow toys.

To accommodate the bent shafts and some feathered paddles, and to be
able to change the location of the clips without re-drilling into the
door, Doug mounted sets of clips onto wood pieces, which in turn are
mounted "permanently" on the door.

Clips are made from  inch and a quarter PVC from Home Depot, cut with
beveled edges at the correct angle to hold the paddle in when the
door is in either the up or down position. The edges of the clips are
beveled and there's an extra hole drilled to allow a screw driver to
fasten the clip to the wood, as the cut out does not align
perpendicular to the door. The secret is in the placement of the PVC
cut-out to hold the paddle securely but gently enough to allow easy
access, and to hold paddles in all door positions.


Joanne Schwartz
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