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Forums > Stand Up Paddle General

How do I put a protector on my paddle blade?

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Created by Chris_M > 9 months ago, 17 Nov 2012
Chris_M
2129 posts
17 Nov 2012 1:31PM
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Hey folks,
I just bought a shiny new paddle, and got some rubber stuff to protect the edges of the blade. The guy in the shop said it was adhesive, but when I went to stick it on I have discovered that there is no adhesive stuff inside the rubber beading.

Should I: Superglue one end, then stretch the beading around the blade and super glue the other end

OR

Superglue the entire inside of the beading to make sure it stays put?

OR

Is there another handy trick I can use to fasten it securely?

Here is a picture:


laceys lane
QLD, 19803 posts
17 Nov 2012 3:39PM
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do not use super glue.

use electrical tape as a protector

PeterP
858 posts
17 Nov 2012 1:44PM
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Fit the bead on from one end till the other, cut off excess, superglue last two cm's on either end and good to go.

PaulVee
VIC, 126 posts
17 Nov 2012 5:47PM
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Pretty sure DJ (surprise, surprise) has posted instructions or maybe even a video, either here or on the Standup Zone! Happy googling.

HumanCartoon
VIC, 2098 posts
17 Nov 2012 6:10PM
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laceys lane said...


use electrical tape as a protector


What he said. That rubber strip stuff that fanatic supplies is awful, it will mess with the blade action of your paddle. Throw it away or find another use for it.

mmhard
NSW, 72 posts
17 Nov 2012 9:33PM
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Nitto Elec tape is the go, have done a few paddles and works great.

MickMc
VIC, 454 posts
17 Nov 2012 11:26PM
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Don't put super glue on it as after a while you will need to replace the rubber strip. Just use some electrician's tape and it will be fine.

MickMc
VIC, 454 posts
17 Nov 2012 11:28PM
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.... as in tape the strip to the paddle.

Chris_M
2129 posts
18 Nov 2012 6:01AM
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Awesome stuff! Cheers to everybody who gave advice!



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