Paddle Tap or Paddle Wax for Grip???

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Imoutthere
Imoutthere
181 posts
181 posts
7 Sep 2017 9:02am
G'day,

Any thoughts on whether paddle tap is better for keeping a firm grip on your paddle or is wax better?

I'm looking here for wax: elementexpeditions.homesteadcloud.com/collection

Maybe here for a tap option: www.tegsgrip.com/

Relevant thread: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Grip-tape-on-paddle?page=1

Grip or wax gents & ladies?

Cheers
Todzilla
Todzilla
189 posts
189 posts
7 Sep 2017 9:09am
Simple, get a VMG Dragon Grip. End of.
Kenoo
Kenoo
WA
115 posts
WA, 115 posts
7 Sep 2017 9:40am
I use foam grip on my race paddle, works well with good grip and doesn't cause blisters etc. I use wax on my surf paddle, grip is great and has better feel for surfing than foam/tape, need to make sure you use a fairly hard/cold water wax and can chew your hands out if you're going a long distance.
Zeusman
Zeusman
QLD
1363 posts
QLD, 1363 posts
7 Sep 2017 2:13pm
I use wax
LogeiaLad
LogeiaLad
QLD
95 posts
QLD, 95 posts
7 Sep 2017 4:48pm
Imoutthere said..
G'day,

Any thoughts on whether paddle tap is better for keeping a firm grip on your paddle or is wax better?

I'm looking here for wax: elementexpeditions.homesteadcloud.com/collection

Maybe here for a tap option: www.tegsgrip.com/

Relevant thread: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Grip-tape-on-paddle?page=1

Grip or wax gents & ladies?

Cheers


I have a Ke Nalu. Don't need either.
micksmith
micksmith
VIC
1701 posts
VIC, 1701 posts
8 Sep 2017 6:30am
LogeiaLad said..

Imoutthere said..
G'day,

Any thoughts on whether paddle tap is better for keeping a firm grip on your paddle or is wax better?

I'm looking here for wax: elementexpeditions.homesteadcloud.com/collection

Maybe here for a tap option: www.tegsgrip.com/

Relevant thread: www.seabreeze.com.au/forums/Stand-Up-Paddle/SUP/Grip-tape-on-paddle?page=1

Grip or wax gents & ladies?

Cheers



I have a Ke Nalu. Don't need either.


^ +1 and never used any type of grip, never had a problem
808-Obsession
808-Obsession
QLD
452 posts
QLD, 452 posts
8 Sep 2017 6:58am
I have a KeNalu XTuf and don't need additional grip. Tried Dragon Grip - definitely increases traction but I also found I got the occasional blister after long paddles. Then again, that could be more due to my soft office worker hands.... ;)
FRP
FRP
505 posts
FRP FRP
505 posts
8 Sep 2017 9:11am
Wax.....even on my KeNalu. Cold water Sex Wax. Same as on my surfboard. Good grip and no problem on my hands. A bit messy. Need care with where you put the paddle in the car.

Bob
Gone to dark side
Gone to dark side
NSW
394 posts
NSW, 394 posts
8 Sep 2017 11:45am
jimmylewisboards.com.au/products/eva-paddle-shaft-grip
This works fine just put the join at the back of the paddle not at the front as I did. Had this on since Jan works fine
LucBenac
LucBenac
432 posts
432 posts
8 Sep 2017 9:49am
808-Obsession said..
I have a KeNalu XTuf and don't need additional grip. Tried Dragon Grip - definitely increases traction but I also found I got the occasional blister after long paddles. Then again, that could be more due to my soft office worker hands.... ;)


Same setup here but with RSPro. Most of teh time it is great. Long paddle in difficult conditions and hot to bout and blisters. Almost like heat blisters actually.
colas
colas
5390 posts
5390 posts
8 Sep 2017 12:33pm
I just sand very, very, lightly the shaft with 400 grit
Just one or two passes. More and you risk blisters.

One good solution was also a thin veil of spray-on grip, like monster paint, that you sand afterwards to smooth it.

I used wax at first, and it is a nice solution for SUP surfing, if you wax your board (I don't) so things are already messy anyways.
Smash1
Smash1
NSW
826 posts
NSW, 826 posts
8 Sep 2017 3:30pm
I also use wax............works a treat
cantSUPenough
cantSUPenough
VIC
2131 posts
VIC, 2131 posts
8 Sep 2017 10:49pm
I also have KeNalu XTuf but use wax on shaft and handle.
Imoutthere
Imoutthere
181 posts
181 posts
10 Sep 2017 9:06am
Thanks Gents.

When you say, wax, do you mean regular prone surfing wax or specific/specialty paddle wax?

Thanks for all this feedback.
kitemantim
kitemantim
148 posts
colas
colas
5390 posts
5390 posts
10 Sep 2017 4:55pm
Imoutthere said..
When you say, wax, do you mean regular prone surfing wax or specific/specialty paddle wax?


Regular wax works, but you must get the hardest one you can find, otherwise the hands heat will melt it. Most of the time it is the one used for the base layer, or the ones made for the hottest climates.
cantSUPenough
cantSUPenough
VIC
2131 posts
VIC, 2131 posts
11 Sep 2017 2:59pm
Imoutthere said..
Thanks Gents.

When you say, wax, do you mean regular prone surfing wax or specific/specialty paddle wax?

Thanks for all this feedback.


I use tropical surf wax.
Kenoo
Kenoo
WA
115 posts
WA, 115 posts
13 Sep 2017 10:40am
cantSUPenough said..

Imoutthere said..
Thanks Gents.

When you say, wax, do you mean regular prone surfing wax or specific/specialty paddle wax?

Thanks for all this feedback.



I use tropical surf wax.


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