Broken paddles are no fun, can be a safety hazard, and impact your bank account. Being mindful of your paddle can go a long way to preventing it from breaking. One way to protect your paddle is don't put your paddle on the ground.
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| Don't put your paddle on the ground. |
Paddles on the ground can get stepped on or run over. I regularly see paddlers javelin throw their paddle onto shore when landing. Then the paddle gets left on the ground as people step on it and even drag kayaks across it. The impact from hitting the ground and/or getting stepped on or drug over will stress the paddle. This can create tiny cracks that you don't see but may crack further when you aren't expecting it.
Paddle Care Tip -
Get in the habit of never setting your paddle on the ground.
Here are 3 ways to protectively stow your paddle when you are on shore.
1. Put the Paddle in the Cockpit
2. Stow the Paddle Under the Decklines or bungees.
3. Secure the paddle with a paddle park.
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| Paddle Park |
Happy Paddles make Happy Paddlers :)
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