3 Kayak Paddle Drip Guards Tested - DIY, Product, and Tape
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- Опубліковано 18 лют 2023
- I test three different solutions for kayak paddle drip guards. Having wet hands can allow blisters to form in a long day! Among critical fishing hacks is to avoid splash by making your fishing kayak paddle as dripless as possible. I test commercial drip rings vs the pool noodle DIY as well as using cheap duct tape as a kayak paddle drip guard. Make one of these part of your kayak fishing setup! No more paddle drip!
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I think you showed the tape trick before on your channel. I saw it somewhere, and I’ve been using it and drip ring for years and it’s amazingly effective. Thanks as always Steve! 👍👍👌
Yes, I did. But I never really compared it to the other solutions
Ty sir im new to kayaks so i definitely need a drip ring
Try adding wax to the paddle, either parafin wax or turtle car wax and buff it to a smooth shine. Do all three - 1. wax, 2. duct tape, 3. drip ring. Also I recently put Rain-X on the paddle which works better than spray wax.
I will - thanks!
@@KayakhacksFishing did i see you on the local news?
Is your father Lt. Col. Moore?
Thought you had mentioned we were soilders at one point.
@@jeffsingleton88 lol! guilty as charged. We were at Fort Benning last week to assist with the media kickoff to socialize the name change of Benning to Moore. If you are interested in the background of the name change, you can read about it on fortmoore.com
@@KayakhacksFishing i will read up on it. Congratulations to your familey. You must be very proud of your mother and father.
I'll be looking foward to hearing your review of the pacmotor as i'm potentially interested myself
@@jeffsingleton88 Thanks for your kind words! Yes, I am anxious to it out!
I wax blade , standard drip rings n neoprene cone ( aftermarket Velcro on ) but regardless nevertheless nothing 100 %. Great info set the hook brother
Thanks for the tips!
Some times I use a single blade and it keeps my hands really dry. Another tip is to put anhydrous lanolin on you hands in the morning before you go and water will bead off your hands most of the day.
Great point!
Excellent. Sure did need this, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
What about applying rain x to your paddle before each trip? Just a thought. Might help..
I tried NeverWet and it wore off
Have you thought of adding a second tape on the rod (close to the blade)?
That could work!
Pool noodles work in a pinch but will get water soaked. In a different video you used some kind of spray,what happened with that stuff? Not that cost efficient or just a pain to use?
Yes, I used NeverWet. But, it is expensive and wears off quickly
I polished my paddle ends with turtle wax car wax. It does well.
Great idea! Thanks
can I use drip ring as oar stop for my intex recreational inflatable boat? Is it rigid enough? I lost oar stop from paddle.
Sorry, I am not familar with inflatables and their limitations.
Just a thought, maybe manufacturers should develop a molded in fin or some type of channel at the base of the blade....
I thought I saw a paddle with one ... can't remember the model now.
I was able to completely stop my paddle from dripping... MOTOR!
lol!
😅Of course the number 1 requirement for a good life jacket is to wear it. It won’t do you any good stuffed in a compartment.
Wax the paddle and shaft with bees wax. Better grip, less water. THE END.
Thanks!