Canoe - Double Blade Paddle- Question

[WDinarte]

question...
I need some help here guys, I'm in the way to add a double paddle blade for my canoe... actually I have one for solo trips, but the day that I try the paddle for some reason was some water dripping inside the canoe, from the blade in the air at the time of the stroke. The BIG question... is the water dripping inside of the canoe because I have a short paddle or is a normal way with the use of the double blade, for you guys in the kayak the water dripping form the blade by any chance goes in the kayak ?...

I need your help guys, do I need a bigger paddle ?....is this a normal routine with the water dripping ?

 

thank you guys, please let me know if I need to add more information to help Me.

[200racing]

i get water on me in my kayak  as well. there are little rubber rings that help the water drip off before coming down. they dont seem to do much.

 

i have toyed with the idea of coating mine in neverwet.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_509272-90-274232_0__?productId=50037074&Ntt=neverwet&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dneverwet&facetInfo=

[WDinarte]

i get water on me in my kayak  as well. there are little rubber rings that help the water drip off before coming down. they dont seem to do much.

 

i have toyed with the idea of coating mine in neverwet.

http://www.lowes.com/pd_509272-90-274232_0__?productId=50037074&Ntt=neverwet&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dneverwet&facetInfo=

Sound a great idea, will try that too.

Tnks.

[Darren.]

Drips are normal, hence the drip rings, which don't stop the drips entirely.

 

You could certainly get a longer paddle, it would probably help. You are likely having to lift each side of the paddle high to compensate for the higher sides of a canoe. A longer paddle would help you there.

[WDinarte]

Drips are normal, hence the drip rings, which don't stop the drips entirely.

 

You could certainly get a longer paddle, it would probably help. You are likely having to lift each side of the paddle high to compensate for the higher sides of a canoe. A longer paddle would help you there.

Thanks Darren,

I will try that, for now in summertime is not the bigger problem but for around winter I know will be an issue.

thanks again.

[Nelson Wormefeller]

you need a longer paddle. i use the 280 by Bending Branches. you won't get a single drip in your canoe.

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/1287/Bending-Branches-Slice-Glass-Solo-Canoe-Paddle.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjw4aqgBRCvwLDi_8Tc54YBEiQAs6DLvGvjZ7q3hL4OsC2SZeNbumY4ARp3q5xnBwdZDX9LnxsaAsyS8P8HAQ

[WDinarte]

you need a longer paddle. i use the 280 by Bending Branches. you won't get a single drip in your canoe.

http://www.austinkayak.com/products/1287/Bending-Branches-Slice-Glass-Solo-Canoe-Paddle.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjw4aqgBRCvwLDi_8Tc54YBEiQAs6DLvGvjZ7q3hL4OsC2SZeNbumY4ARp3q5xnBwdZDX9LnxsaAsyS8P8HAQ

 

Sound like this will resolve the problem, the kayak paddle in most places only go to 240 and I have now 220 to 230. I need to find a paddle for canoe and that looks a great option. Thanks for the information.

[WDinarte]

Thanks to Bluegiller, I found a great information on solo canoe paddle... here it is the chart: 

 

 

Solo paddles let you get out on the water by yourself.

• Like a long kayak paddle, these paddles have a single shaft with dual blades to eliminate corrective strokes – a huge help in windy conditions or when keeping up with fast tandems.
• Make sure the paddle and grip are both comfortable and efficient for your use, as there’s only one person doing the work here.

 

Solo Canoe Paddle Sizing Chart Canoe Width Under 35" 35" + Paddler Height Recommended Paddle Length Under 5'5" 260 cm Not Likely 5'5" - 5'11" 260 cm 280 cm 6'+ 280 cm 280 cm

[Nelson Wormefeller]

You're welcome, glad I could help. I use it for both my 12 foot & 16 foot old town canoes.

[WDinarte]

 

Thanks to Bluegiller, I found a great information on solo canoe paddle... here it is the chart: 

 

 

Solo paddles let you get out on the water by yourself.

• Like a long kayak paddle, these paddles have a single shaft with dual blades to eliminate corrective strokes – a huge help in windy conditions or when keeping up with fast tandems.
• Make sure the paddle and grip are both comfortable and efficient for your use, as there’s only one person doing the work here.

 

Solo Canoe Paddle Sizing Chart Canoe Width Under 35" 35" + Paddler Height Recommended Paddle Length Under 5'5" 260 cm Not Likely 5'5" - 5'11" 260 cm 280 cm 6'+ 280 cm 280 cm

 

 

The chart didn't came up good,

they have:

• canoe with widht of 35" or under and a person with height of 5'5" to 5'11" the paddle length should be 260 cm

 

• canoe with widht of 35" + and a person with height of 5'5" to 5'11" the paddle length should be 280 cm

 

• Person 6+ height the paddle should be 280 cm for canoe of 35" or 35+

 

• Person under 5'5" they recommended 260 cm

[TBO]

i get water on me in my kayak  as well. there are little rubber rings that help the water drip off before coming down. they dont seem to do much.

 

i have toyed with the idea of coating mine in neverwet.

http://www.lowe s.com/pd_509272-90-274232_0__?productId=50037074&Ntt=neverwet&pl=1&currentURL=%3FNtt%3Dneverwet&facetInfo=

did it work?  

[200racing]

i haven't done it. been to busy to do little projects like that.

[SHaugh]

Get the drip rings like these:

http://www.bartswatersports.com/catalog/Kayaks/Harmony_Kayak_Paddle_Drip_Rings_KK4608/index.asp#.VCnB-I10w2o

 

The cup catches a lot of water and works better than simple rings.  Positioning is another key...far enough down to be outside the boat but never into the water..

[J Francho]

All the cups and rings do is keep the water from running up the shaft, keeping your grip dry.  The rest that drips off the blade can't be stopped.  If you don't want to get wet, get a dry suit. For the water inside your kayak/canoe, that's what a good natural sponge is for.  Most  SINK/Hybrid kayakers carry one.