What is the care and maintenance of a paddle?

After each use:

Rinse each half with clean, fresh water; be sure to rinse the ferrule as well. Examine the internal parts of the shaft frequently to make sure they are clear of water and debris. When not in use, store your kayak paddle halves apart in a clean, dry, indoor place whenever possible.

How do you take care of a canoe paddle?

Before varnishing, wipe clean with a soft cloth or a tack rag to remove any surface dust. If you are only varnishing the blade of your paddle – use painters tape to give a clean edge-line to your finish. Using a brush made of natural fibre or sponge, brush on the varnish according to the manufacturers directions.

How do you take care of a wooden paddle?

Wipe off dust. Apply two or three thin coats of solvent based (not water based) outdoor or marine grade polyurethane. Allow several hours between coats for drying, rub lightly with fine (220) abrasive before each new coat for a better finish.

What do you coat a paddle with?

Linseed oil is old school. It's been used for many many years as a component in linoleum, varnishes, paints and putty; and as a penetrating finish by furniture and tool makers, and for rifle stocks, cricket bats, and paddles.

What oil do you use on a paddle?

We do recommend Badger Wood Oil for maintaining your solid wood paddles, but you can use a fine quality Tung or Teak Oil Finish product or even boiled linseed oil instead. For an extra smooth finish, “wet sand” the paddle while oiling using a fine wet proof sandpaper, a 320 grit will do.

Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Care

What wood is best for paddles?

Hardwoods such as ash, walnut, cherry, maple provide stiffness and strength and durability, while softwoods such as cedar, fir, pine, basswood offer lightweight and flex. There's no prescribed or universal formula to building a laminated paddle. Makers will often use locally available woods.

How do you paint a paddle?

How do you restore old oars?

Sand down chipped areas and damaged spots with 80 grit sanding disc, removing all loose varnish and wood oxidation. Smooth out with 120 grit sanding disc. Rough up all surfaces with 320 grit sanding disc and apply the first coat of spar varnish. Let cure for 12 hours at 65°F or warmer.

How do you treat oars?

Make sure that you wash the oars thoroughly in fresh water and allow to dry to get rid of as much salt as possible. Also sand away any discoloured wood and try to fill any gaps or splits.

What kind of paint do you use on a paddle?

The best paint to use for a paddle is acrylic paint.

How do you seal a painted paddle?

Sealing Your Painted Paddle

Sealing your new decorative paddle can be done using either a spray-on sealer or brush-on sealer. Sanding in between multiple coats offers the best results and a finish that will protect your paddle for many years to come.

What are paddles made of?

The main materials used in construction of the paddles will contain metal (aluminum), wood, plastic, fiberglass, or carbon fiber. There are two main parts of the paddle design, the blade and the shaft.

Are wooden paddles better than plastic?

Wooden paddles are heavier but have a very nice feel to them, they can be expensive. The flex in plastic blades can mean you lose power and the blades can flutter under heavy load. Aluminium paddle shafts aren't that nice to hold in the long run, especially in the cold. These tend to be the cheapest option.

What makes a good canoe paddle?

Wood: Beautiful, responsive and warm to the touch, wood is by far the most popular material for canoe paddles. Laminates enhance performance by combining the best characteristics of different soft and hard woods. Many have a layer of fiberglass over the blade for added strengh or a tip guard to improve durability.

What are boat oars made of?

Oars used for competitive rowing

While rowing, the oars are supported by metal frames attached to the side of the boat called riggers, while the oar fits into the oarlocks at the ends of each rigger. Classic oars were made of wood, but modern oars are made from synthetic material, the most common being carbon fibre.

How do you refinish drift boat oars?

All you've gotta do is scuff the oar shaft surface with a red ScotchBrite pad – or similar product – clean the surface, dry and coat with 2-3 coats of Minwax Helmsman Spar Urethane (Clear Gloss). It's a matter of minutes and a few dollars. Play cards in between coats.