Paddle Drip Rings – Great Paddle Accessory
January 24, 2010 by IK World
Most kayak paddles come with rubber drip rings. These help to catch the water drips before they dribble down to your hands.
For some reason when I kayak the water still drips onto my hands and arms even though there are the standard drip rings attached. Granted you will get some water on you while you paddle, I realize this, but I feel that I get a little more than normal.
I have been told it has to do with the way I paddle. I have practiced and think I have my stroke down pretty good with all the correct movements but I am still prone to getting wet. I don’t mind when it is hot outside but in cooler weather it can be a big pain.
Consequently I decided to search for some extra paddle drip rings and I think have found just the right ones. It may seem like overkill to add more onto my paddle, but if it helps to keep the drips from reaching my hands then I am willing to try. Also it occurred to me that perhaps the standard drip rings that were already on my paddle simply weren’t very good.
The drip rings I chose to get are described as being “deep convex and flexible rings”. They are good for paddle shafts with a 1” diameter or larger and are easy to put on. They are very inexpensive and I think are going to make a huge difference for me.
If you would like to stop the water drips while you paddle as well then check out these paddle drip rings
for more information.
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