My new wing paddle does not have one and I was soaked by my first few
strokes.

On 29 Aug 2006 00:29:34 -0700, "ace" wrote:

My new wing paddle does not have one and I was soaked by my first few
strokes.


You mean the drip rings? You can hash up some of your own pretty
easily. I have some on one paddle, but never bothered on the other, I
just use a skirt or get wear stuff that'll keep me warm while wet.
--

r.bc: vixen
Speaker to squirrels, willow watcher, etc..
Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless. Really.

http://www.visi.com/~cyli

why not use a drip ring?
Cyli wrote:
On 29 Aug 2006 00:29:34 -0700, "ace" wrote:

My new wing paddle does not have one and I was soaked by my first few
strokes.


You mean the drip rings? You can hash up some of your own pretty
easily. I have some on one paddle, but never bothered on the other, I
just use a skirt or get wear stuff that'll keep me warm while wet.
--

r.bc: vixen
Speaker to squirrels, willow watcher, etc..
Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless. Really.

http://www.visi.com/~cyli

WIth a wing paddle, you'll get wet whether you have a drip ring or not.
Might as well get used to it. If you watch, most of the water is
coming off the blade directly, not running down the shaft. Wear rash
guard, wear a skirt, and enjoy!

MJ

ace wrote:
why not use a drip ring?
Cyli wrote:
On 29 Aug 2006 00:29:34 -0700, "ace" wrote:

My new wing paddle does not have one and I was soaked by my first few
strokes.

You mean the drip rings? You can hash up some of your own pretty
easily. I have some on one paddle, but never bothered on the other, I
just use a skirt or get wear stuff that'll keep me warm while wet.
--

r.bc: vixen
Speaker to squirrels, willow watcher, etc..
Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless. Really.

http://www.visi.com/~cyli

ace wrote:
why not use a drip ring?
Cyli wrote:

If getting wet bothers you, I daresay you've chosen the wrong sport.

It IS a wet sport is it not? :-)



"ace" wrote in message
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My new wing paddle does not have one and I was soaked by my first few
strokes.

If you really want drip rings, I know Prijon made\makes some that you can
attach to any paddle, look at their site or an outfitter.....


"ace" wrote in message
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My new wing paddle does not have one and I was soaked by my first few
strokes.

"Grip" wrote in message
.. .
If you really want drip rings, I know Prijon made\makes some that you can
attach to any paddle, look at their site or an outfitter.....


"ace" wrote in message
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My new wing paddle does not have one and I was soaked by my first few
strokes.



I once knew some folks who tied a string around each shaft, near the blade,
claiming it had no interaction with the river, but deflected the water
running down the shaft onto the loose part of the string. I don't know if it
worked or not, but it sounded pretty cool.

--riverman

It does sound rather inovative is a simplistic kinda way.......now if I
could only keep my hair dry!


"riverman" wrote in message ...

"Grip" wrote in message
.. .
If you really want drip rings, I know Prijon made\makes some that you
can
attach to any paddle, look at their site or an outfitter.....


"ace" wrote in message
oups.com...
My new wing paddle does not have one and I was soaked by my first few
strokes.



I once knew some folks who tied a string around each shaft, near the
blade,
claiming it had no interaction with the river, but deflected the water
running down the shaft onto the loose part of the string. I don't know if
it
worked or not, but it sounded pretty cool.

--riverman

I was just curious because I was instantly soaked within 2 strokes.
Grip wrote:
It IS a wet sport is it not? :-)



"ace" wrote in message
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My new wing paddle does not have one and I was soaked by my first few
strokes.