3 Kayak Paddle Drip Guards Tested - DIY, Product, and Tape

[@charlieboutin3341]

I think you showed the tape trick before on your channel. I saw it somewhere, and I’ve been using it and drip ring for years and it’s amazingly effective. Thanks as always Steve! 👍👍👌

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Yes, I did. But I never really compared it to the other solutions

[@JC-yp6vd]

Try adding wax to the paddle, either parafin wax or turtle car wax and buff it to a smooth shine. Do all three - 1. wax, 2. duct tape, 3. drip ring. Also I recently put Rain-X on the paddle which works better than spray wax.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I will - thanks!

[@jeffsingleton88]

@@KayakhacksFishing did i see you on the local news? Is your father Lt. Col. Moore? Thought you had mentioned we were soilders at one point.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

@@jeffsingleton88 lol! guilty as charged. We were at Fort Benning last week to assist with the media kickoff to socialize the name change of Benning to Moore. If you are interested in the background of the name change, you can read about it on fortmoore.com

[@jeffsingleton88]

@@KayakhacksFishing i will read up on it. Congratulations to your familey. You must be very proud of your mother and father. I'll be looking foward to hearing your review of the pacmotor as i'm potentially interested myself

[@KayakhacksFishing]

@@jeffsingleton88 Thanks for your kind words! Yes, I am anxious to it out!

[@davidlewis9572]

I wax blade , standard drip rings n neoprene cone ( aftermarket Velcro on ) but regardless nevertheless nothing 100 %. Great info set the hook brother

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks for the tips!

[@rockhoppersh]

What about applying rain x to your paddle before each trip? Just a thought. Might help..

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I tried NeverWet and it wore off

[@RCCesna]

Have you thought of adding a second tape on the rod (close to the blade)?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

That could work!

[@FrankLadd]

Some times I use a single blade and it keeps my hands really dry. Another tip is to put anhydrous lanolin on you hands in the morning before you go and water will bead off your hands most of the day.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Great point!

[@tomballard8877]

Pool noodles work in a pinch but will get water soaked. In a different video you used some kind of spray,what happened with that stuff? Not that cost efficient or just a pain to use?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Yes, I used NeverWet. But, it is expensive and wears off quickly

[@JoeBobLink]

Ty sir im new to kayaks so i definitely need a drip ring

[@arthurjones4847]

Excellent. Sure did need this, thanks.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Glad it was helpful!

[@VibeVistaX]

can I use drip ring as oar stop for my intex recreational inflatable boat? Is it rigid enough? I lost oar stop from paddle.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Sorry, I am not familar with inflatables and their limitations.

[@scottlytton5328]

I polished my paddle ends with turtle wax car wax. It does well.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Great idea! Thanks

[@thomaslangdale4915]

Just a thought, maybe manufacturers should develop a molded in fin or some type of channel at the base of the blade....

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I thought I saw a paddle with one ... can't remember the model now.

[@jimwhite1557]

😅Of course the number 1 requirement for a good life jacket is to wear it. It won’t do you any good stuffed in a compartment.

[@doctorkayak]

I was able to completely stop my paddle from dripping... MOTOR!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

lol!

[@waynerlee]

Wax the paddle and shaft with bees wax. Better grip, less water. THE END.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks!

[@danmorrison667]

Are you ok to put the paddle in a bag after waxing? Or will the wax come off?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

@@danmorrison667 I think it would be OK if you do not leave it in the sun