I know c4 do a spacific grip as other do i guess, But has anyone tried a cheap version like a tennis recket grip.

Gday,
Theres a guy who sell windsurfer boom grip on EBAY for about $10 AU for about a metre,and its great paddle grip.He sells in the surfing accessories section,
Robbo

i use surf wax it works well

Hockey stick grips are about the longest grip ones you will find!

under $10...

boarder Paul said...

I know c4 do a spacific grip as other do i guess, But has anyone tried a cheap version like a tennis recket grip.

Paul.. IMO one of the things that make Kialoa paddles so good is their thin shafts so don't go putting a grip on it that's going to add too much thickness.

Blane, Chuck, Gerry and most of the Kialoa guys use that Monster Paint stuff.

The C4 grip is ok because it's not too thick but I would avoid using tape even tho some use it and like it.

I like the smooth shaft and the way you can slide your hand along it.. You should try a thin coat of surfboard wax first.

BTW.. Those Melbourne'ites who would like to try the Monster Paint stuff I should have some soon.. even though it's not available here..

DJ

samalolo said...

What do you think of spraying some Monster into the embedded handle of a SUP? I have someone who's fingers keep slipping out of the handle when carrying the board.

Aloha

Great idea.. ..and welcome to the Breeze Sam..

Just wondering Sam..Where are you and have you used this Monster paint stuff before?

DJ

I only use a tiny bit of wax (a couple of flat wipes down the shaft), mainly just to bead the water off. You shouldn't need to grip all that hard on the shaft when stroking properly, If you grasping your shaft that hard then there is most likely something wrong with your technique and your wasting valuable energy. Your hands should be relatively relaxed, and the paddle becomes an extension of your shoulders. I wouldn't get too carried away with griping it. I haven't tried grip spraying the shaft, but as I said, I don't see the need.

JB

JB said...

I only use a tiny bit of wax (a couple of flat wipes down the shaft), mainly just to bead the water off. You shouldn't need to grip all that hard on the shaft when stroking properly, If you grasping your shaft that hard then there is most likely something wrong with your technique and your wasting valuable energy. Your hands should be relatively relaxed, and the paddle becomes an extension of your shoulders. I wouldn't get too carried away with griping it. I haven't tried grip spraying the shaft, but as I said, I don't see the need.

JB

We still talking about the paddle here?....