Delaminating/ waterlogged bamboo paddle blade

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Chris_M
Chris_M
2132 posts
2132 posts
16 Nov 2013 2:30pm
Any body else had the same problem? Any ideas for a way to save it?

Im wondering if I can dry it out and re-seal it (tips needed)

Or can I buy a carbon blade and attach it to my existing shaft? Not sure if thats do-able or I gotta fork out for the whole shebang.

Cheers


Chris
djoblin
djoblin
99 posts
99 posts
16 Nov 2013 3:57pm
bit hard to do, getting carbon shafts are a bit hard too, unless you know someone.

best bet get a Ke Nalu and rule for ever!!!
Chris_M
Chris_M
2132 posts
2132 posts
16 Nov 2013 8:23pm
Existing shaft is carbon, only the blade is bamboo.


Not sure what its like to take it off and exchange with a better quality blade.

Was hoping to avoid forking out for a whole new set up
Tassiedevel
Tassiedevel
TAS
2249 posts
TAS, 2249 posts
17 Nov 2013 10:42am
Would try contacting watersports Tas , Tony is the guru on bamboo paddles IMO .
OG SUP
OG SUP
VIC
3516 posts
VIC, 3516 posts
17 Nov 2013 11:29am
Chris,

Maybe ask around and see if the shops or one of your mates has a snapped paddle, you could then remove the carbon blade and epoxy to the existing shaft.

Round carbon shafts can be purchased from yachting suppliers and chandlers we have used this one before www.fourwindsmarine.com.au often they have to order but its not a long wait.
latman
latman
QLD
177 posts
QLD, 177 posts
17 Nov 2013 1:57pm
If you are able to dry out the bamboo skins and the core you may be able to coat all the (contact surfaces) with epoxy and vacuum bag the skins back on , if you don't have access to all the required material (vac pump and epoxy resin at a minimum) you may be better off sourcing a new cheap (Chinese ?) blade
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