What do you call the thing on paddle that prevents water from cascading down shaft?
 

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

What do you call the thing on paddle that prevents water from cascading down shaft?
 

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

What do you call the thing on paddle that prevents water from cascading down shaft?
 

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

What do you call the thing on paddle that prevents water fromcascading down shaft?
 

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

What do you call the thing on paddle that prevents water fromcascading down shaft?
 

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

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

What do you call the thing on paddle that prevents water from cascading down shaft?
 

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.

What do you call the thing on paddle that prevents water from cascading down shaft?
 

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.

What do you call the thing on paddle that prevents water from cascading down shaft?
 

"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

What do you call the thing on paddle that prevents water from cascading down shaft?
 

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

What do you call the thing on paddle that prevents water from cascading down shaft?
 

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.

What do you call the thing on paddle that prevents water from cascading down shaft?
 

Gotcha Bro! There is NO such thing as a stupid question..... and plenty of
people do use drip rings, as I recall I have a couple of Werner touring
paddles out in the garage ( I started as a touring boater ), and I believe
they came with drip rings, I have not seen them in a couple of years. But
like I said, Prijon makes\made a nice universal set that hinged and attached
with a set screw ( not into the paddle )

"ace" wrote in message
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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.