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PTWoody
PTWoody
VIC
3982 posts
PTWoody PTWoody
VIC, 3982 posts
15 Dec 2009 10:02pm
Hi all, does anyone know where I can get "Rail Tape" locally? I could order it online, but prefer to support the local SUP retailers in any small way.
DavidJohn
DavidJohn
VIC
17570 posts
DavidJohn DavidJohn
VIC, 17570 posts
15 Dec 2009 10:05pm
SHQ had it.

DJ
loco4olas
loco4olas
NSW
1525 posts
loco4olas loco4olas
NSW, 1525 posts
15 Dec 2009 10:28pm
My 2 cents-just use gaffer tape-colour to match rail-cheap-effective-easy to apply and remove and it won't cut you like the clear rail tape. Also 2 or 3 wraps of electrical tape on your paddle blade edge.
JonathanC
JonathanC
VIC
1024 posts
JonathanC JonathanC
VIC, 1024 posts
15 Dec 2009 10:58pm
Agree with loco, I think I use the same thing but call it cloth tape - coloured 50mm wide waterproof cloth tape from Bunnings. I just go one layer of electrical tape on the paddle edge but have to replace it every few months - make sure you use a good quality electrical tape like Nitto.

There is a yellow cloth tape that is exactly Naish Yellow
PTWoody
PTWoody
VIC
3982 posts
PTWoody PTWoody
VIC, 3982 posts
15 Dec 2009 11:13pm
Excellent, thanks guys, I'll seek out the Naish colour cloth tape.
Secret Agent
Secret Agent
QLD
289 posts
Secret Agent Secret Agent
QLD, 289 posts
15 Dec 2009 10:51pm
PT. Bunnings sell an All Weather Proof clear tape. (Norton Brand) Its not as thick as the 3M Rail Tape but still as effective. About $16 for a 50mt roll.
BoneDoc
BoneDoc
NSW
17 posts
BoneDoc BoneDoc
NSW, 17 posts
16 Dec 2009 9:28pm
3M make a clear duct tape that works well. Another option is to use chip protection tape that you can get from your local auto store. It is thicker and therefore provides more protection.
Gondola
Gondola
SA
28 posts
Gondola Gondola
SA, 28 posts
16 Dec 2009 11:09pm
C4 have a plastic edging that sticks real well to your paddle blade. Fit that and dont worry about the rail tape
oliver
oliver
3952 posts
oliver oliver
3952 posts
16 Dec 2009 9:40pm
I wouldn't stick anything on the side of my board. I'd put two layers of quality electrical tape around your paddle edge and then get out of the habit of hitting your board with the paddle. Your Naish is pretty tough and shouldn't suffer from rail chips in the same way as some of the other boards did some years ago.
JonathanC
JonathanC
VIC
1024 posts
JonathanC JonathanC
VIC, 1024 posts
17 Dec 2009 8:03am
I agree for boards that only I'm going to use Oliver, but half the fun is lending gear to other people and there are some real rail whackers out there. It's so nice to be able to lend to a friend or beginner and hear the dull thud of paddle on cloth tape.
Oi
Oi
QLD
97 posts
Oi Oi
QLD, 97 posts
17 Dec 2009 4:07pm
JonathanC said...

half the fun is lending gear to other people and there are some real rail whackers out there. It's so nice to be able to lend to a friend or beginner and hear the dull thud of paddle on cloth tape.


yep don't feel as bad when freinds are waving the paddle around. i have gone the paddle guard and no rail tape which works well.
PTWoody
PTWoody
VIC
3982 posts
PTWoody PTWoody
VIC, 3982 posts
20 Dec 2009 10:14pm
JonathanC said...

Agree with loco, I think I use the same thing but call it cloth tape - coloured 50mm wide waterproof cloth tape from Bunnings. I just go one layer of electrical tape on the paddle edge but have to replace it every few months - make sure you use a good quality electrical tape like Nitto.

There is a yellow cloth tape that is exactly Naish Yellow


I can't believe how exactly the colour matches Naish yellow. Great tip, thanks.
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