Easy Dripless Paddle Hack

[@bassintexas6706]

1.6k views and only 56 likes... Come on people... this is one of the best and practical advice ever!

[@gettingoutdoors256]

roadkillalchemizt Thank you!

[@drivingmissmolly]

I bought some bees wax (didn’t want to risk getting any paraffin wax into water) and covered my paddles and I was so delighted!! Works like a charm! Way better than any drip/splash ring I’ve ever come across. Just what I needed to keep my mini doxies dry when they kayak with me. EDIT: so, update, the wax is still on my paddle but the water-shedding qualities have disappeared. I got about an hour into paddling and it was dripping all over me as if I had never treated it. Guess drip rings are still needed.

[@DGNG-dd3to]

Why is it bad getting paraffin wax in water????

[@drivingmissmolly]

@@DGNG-dd3to it contains carcinogens like toluene and benzene, and is considered harmful to to environment.

[@Joe-bh4vz]

⁠@@drivingmissmolly, paraffin wax does not contain toluene and benzene. It’s pure CnH2n+2. Solvents are used to make paraffin wax from slack wax, a mixture of crude oil and paraffin wax, ketone is most commonly used solvent. The solvent separates the oil from the paraffin. It then crystallizes forming pure paraffin wax, with some remaining solvent. Then it is distilled to completely remove and recover the solvent so it can be reused. The solvent gets completely vaporized out of the paraffin wax by heat. What remains is pure paraffin wax which has zero trace of any solvents remaining in it.

[@thomasrhombus24]

If anyone is tempted to buy some expensive looking beeswax, just buy some surfboard wax. It's less than 15 bucks for a 3 pack. Likely plenty for a while and more to share with friends if they don't know the trick. Shouldn't be any issues with salt water because duh. Nor effecting the ecology of wherever you're paddling, hopefully.

[@ALFarrell-kv6ok]

Amazing! A great hack. Thanks for sharing.

[@florinbaiduc]

Tried it with bees wax on a carbon-carbon paddle. I found out the best way is to either let them heat up in the sun or use a hair dryer and slightly melt the wax after it was applied. Afterwards rub it in with a cloth and it'll become invisible. Works perfectly, even in seawater!

[@robert44ht5]

This is the best solution I have seen yet. Thanks

[@DougGrinbergs]

Just learned about super-fast duct-tape hack - piece of tape on underside to drain water. Wax is elegant and simple solution to *prevent* the problem, as does Rustoleum NeverWet 2-part spray treatment.

[@luisoti1743]

You’ve earned my subscription and my like as well . Great hack

[@ThatJerkFromCali]

Ceramic coating works great as well. Not as cheap of course

[@ufoabove]

Great idea! I wouldn't have thought of that. What is your opinion of that paddle?

[@dudesmith9698]

Dude this is brilliant! Thank you

[@tonyawithano5875]

Amazing! Thank you! I’m planning fall and even winter trips and do NOT want to get wet.

[@IamtheWV17]

How have I not found this ANYWHERE else?? Just did it with bee's wax and it worked perfectly!

[@marymc3445]

I love this tip and am excited to try it! Thanks!

[@gettingoutdoors256]

Glad I could help!

[@JoseMartinez-ou4ej]

Great advice video. Thanks.

[@joesquatch]

Damn dude no shit just like skis on snow you’re a freaking genius thank you

[@westparkguy1104]

Great video! I wonder how a snowboard wax would do??

[@gettingoutdoors256]

Thank you! Yes Snowboarding wax or surfboarding wax works perfectly

[@keithlapere7650]

Awesome Tip!!! Thanks brother much appreciated. Cheers! From Canada.

[@michaelheiter9079]

Genius! Thanks for sharing!!!

[@g1lee975]

awesome hack!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TrueHelpTV]

I'm going to test using water proofing sprays meant for sealing tents and jackets. Seems like it would have the same qualities, and possibly last longer.. or shorter.. idk yet

[@gettingoutdoors256]

Most sprays are not eco-friendly so they might be bad for the fish

[@TrueHelpTV]

@@gettingoutdoors256 initial tests made it seem like it wore off pretty quickly

[@tiniestanimal6995]

very nice. THanks for the tip!

[@bodhi974]

Now that is a damn fine idea. Gonna start doing this to all my paddles!

[@coho556]

thanks for the tip, works great

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Would a spray-on ceramic coating work similarly?

[@ryan-cp5ug]

This is so simple it’s brilliant! Thank you, can’t wait to apply.....

[@robertmartin265]

God bless you

[@teresahacket7767]

Amazingly simple..cheers buddy

[@huckfin1100]

The very best things in life are simple !

[@explorermike19]

Very clever! Now, maybe I don't have to wear a hat to keep my head dry when paddling!

[@a.joegevara3519]

Pretty slick! See what I did there? LOL

[@bluewave2536]

Dude! That's awesome!

[@gettingoutdoors256]

Thank you

[@briarfox637]

surfers wax is a diamond for this technique. Good vid

[@patriotrob7066]

Never wet a spray treatment. Work great also

[@alfredrivera9148]

How long does that last

[@repetepete1160]

This works😊 Thanks!

[@gettingoutdoors256]

Repete Pete You’re welcome👍 Thanks for the comment much appreciated!

[@jft7660]

This is a great video. Are you using a bees wax candlewax, paraffin candlewax or something else? The wax you are using definitely works.

[@gettingoutdoors256]

JF T I’m using an old chunk of ski wax I picked up at a yard sale

[@carlperry5932]

Excellent ! Thank You !!!!!

[@barker316]

big help!thank you

[@Southwest.Angling]

Any wax? Like say I picked up some cheap in scented candles?

[@wasabij]

Yes but the oils and dyes may stain your gear or hands, including the scents, which could actually give you a rash or something dumb like that.

[@JoeBobLink]

Wow ty so much for the 411 ! I took mine out a couple of times and was starting to hate it already This will definitely make me 😀

[@chantellewilson9497]

Holy crap I just got soaked I’m and definitely doing that. Thank you.

[@freddewfishing7611]

How long does it last before you have to rewax

[@gettingoutdoors256]

That depends on the weather. If it’s a hot day up in the 80s or 90s and your baking out in the sun your probably going to need to do it every day your out. But if you’re in colder waters it can last weeks at a time.

[@ahilbilyredneksopinion]

Is it bad that I'm upset I can only like this video one time?perfect info thanks man......

[@ghostsoftherepublic]

Awesome

[@moabdulhamid6839]

Thank u from Alexandria Egypt

[@tmat2259]

Nice

[@ryanmillsap8645]

I used parrafin wax & it only lasted about 5 minutes peddling

[@outside-atlast9113]

Thank you. Take care.

[@shanewilkins8806]

What wax did you use. I’ve tried 3 different and it didn’t work.

[@selfdefensejujitsu-mizumar7221]

ski wax works really well. Surfboard wax I would say is the best for this application and beeswax works as well.

[@huckfin1100]

Ok a candle in the yak it is from now on thanks !

[@skipperrichman4278]

Guiness

[@mmartin556]

What type of wax?

[@gettingoutdoors256]

M Martin I was using regular candlewax but any wax will work for repelling water for this type of application

[@jimbeauxjimenez1850]

Could car wax be effective too?

[@gettingoutdoors256]

I’m sure it can work Just check the bottle to make sure that the chemicals aren’t going to be bad and contaminate the water and ecosystem. Wax is much more environmentally friendly.

[@caseyeaves3270]

What’s are the notches in your paddle

[@abbycottington8890]

I was going to ask the same thing, I’m sure there’s a genius answer just like waxing paddles. Brilliant!

[@Pancakes4Handshakes]

@@abbycottington8890 90% sure that the more 'expensive/nicer' paddles come that way for fishing and the notch can be used to grab the fishing line if it is stuck in a tree or bush. From what I can tell is most people aren't a fan of it because it also collects algae and lily pads while paddling. But those paddles usually come with a built in measuring ruler which is very handy!

[@sterlgirlceline]

👏🏻👏🏻😊

[@awhatzable]

need more views

[@justinclark6053]

BRO… WHAT…. 🤯

[@roy-nk4vq]

Can you use car wax or floor wax?

[@gettingoutdoors256]

I’m sure it can work Just check the bottle and make sure that the chemicals aren’t going to be bad and contaminate the water and ecosystem. Wax is much more environmentally friendly.

[@skipperrichman4278]

you just saved me from watching more videos.

[@pegasus6724]

KKK