Testing the Easy Dripless Paddle Hack, with A Twist - for kayaks canoes & paddlers

[@MahatmaAndhi]

Last year there was a shortage of kayaks for sale. Now you'll be seeing packs of Morrison's candles on Facebook Marketplace with a 500% mark-up on price.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Haha love it 🤣🤣🤣

[@ThatJerkFromCali]

Cerakote Ceramic trim coat is hands down the best

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Never heard of it 🤔😁

[@michaelfoxbrass]

I was thinking that would be the case as well. Expensive, but should perform much better and last a lot longer on the surface of the paddle than wax.

[@1BlackSheep]

Not safe for water environment it clearly states retain washing water and dispose of it properly, So not thinking it would be good for fish which is why I kayak and boat (Fishing) Carnauba and bee wax are safe and work well.

[@ThatJerkFromCali]

@@1BlackSheep to dispose of the cloth used this stuff doesn't come off I'm guessing you've never used it before. It's just as safe as the plastic from the kayak you're sitting on

[@1BlackSheep]

I'm a gunsmith and a Cerakote dealer and applicator but ok. The product you are referring to last around 200 car washes so how does it not come off sir? Read the MSDS sheet I have.@@ThatJerkFromCali

[@t.o.c_media]

Great hack idea I’m going now going to go and do it on all my paddles thanks

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Go for it! Thanks for watching and commenting and let me know how you get on :D

[@1BlackSheep]

Candles are paraffin wax and wd40 is also petroleum based both very harmful to fish and water quality. Use Carnauba or Bee's wax. After rubbing it on get a hair dryer heat up the wax and buff it in works like a charm.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

It's one of those hacks that works great in the bath, but in practice, the pool noodle hack works best 👍😁

[@1BlackSheep]

Not if it's done right!@@MoreThanJustaCleaner

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@1BlackSheep ooh backhanded insults, my favourite kind 😅

[@1BlackSheep]

I wouldn't expect you to get it right the first time took me several times of different methods to get it right. Wasn't backhanded insulting anyone. But how's this, Try learning in your own time instead of making bullsh*t and posting it. And then claiming something don't work because you didn't take the time to figure it out like a moron. @@MoreThanJustaCleaner

[@garyroe2929]

What I’ve used for years is surf 🏄‍♀️ board wax from eBay, mr zogs block wax or eco wax £8 lasts years , nice 👍 vid

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Aye, surf board wax came up when I was searching. Good to know, thank you 👍😁

[@garyroe2929]

Yeah it’s really good , so is condensation tent spray , if you get the mist spray one not aerosol 👍 happy waxing 😳

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@garyroe2929 so many good ideas 😁👍

[@ahappyhippy]

Wonderful tip! Thank you ☮️

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

You're welcome 👍

[@KayakingTripsAndTips]

I use a beeswax boot polish. Much easier to apply as softer and produces a very smooth finish that assists run off.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

I've fouind it works great in the bath but not so much in actual practice :/

[@clairyroo3008]

Quick question Karl, I'm looking into getting a different paddle for my Story Kayak as I dont rate the one that came with it. How did you decide on the Winnerwell?

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Good question. I actually bought that thinking a longer paddle would be better for solo paddling in the Riber which is wider and has higher sides. I was wrong. The Riber is better suited to 2 people with single blade paddles. It was this fail that made me look for a solo drop stitch and hence my stumbling across the Story. I liked the Winnerwell because it's fibreglass and therefore relatively light whilst being strong. As it happens it's turned out to be a total win because in the wider, low pressure crafts I can now paddle them without catching the sides 👍

[@jimfatyakmcgregor8867]

I wonder if a Teflon type coating would work

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Can you get such a thing? 🤔

[@TrueHelpTV]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner tent sealer spray

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@TrueHelpTV I thought that was silicone based?

[@TrueHelpTV]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner i meant to add that, *Ill be running the experiment tomorrow

[@seeratlasdtyria4584]

simple spray on furniture polish works for me. Has to be renewed from time to time depending on how much you paddle and what your paddle encounters, i.e. beach sand, grass, or weeds/algae in the water.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Yeah I guess that does the same job 👍😊

[@jezmarshall9941]

Very interesting ideas. I think many paddlers would be horrified at the idea of adding WD40 to our rivers and oceans! Beeswax etc only.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Considering the WD 40 didn't really work it's not really an issue. It was more an experiment to see if it would. But to allay your concerns, there was no evidence of it 'slicking' on the surface of the water in the bath 👍😊

[@madmandu]

So how did it work? I’m looking to try this myself!

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

To be quite honest, in practice it doesn't seem to make a massive difference. I think it helps, just not a great deal 😏

[@martkt10]

I think you should use beeswax , for two reasons , beeswax is natural and is ok for the environment, beeswax polish

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Yeah that's the recommended method, I just thought I'd try with what I had to hand :)

[@benwooding5491]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner I use a tub of natural bee's wax shoe polish which is softer than a hard block and so easy to apply and polish off and great results

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@benwooding5491 yeah but when I made this I didn't have any 😋😁

[@Obliticus]

I've seen others using wax with success, but the problem is that it takes a bit to properly apply and wears off rather quickly. I would think wax would be good.... if you can easily apply it. And I think you would be able to use spray-on furniture polish to do this with.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

It's worth a try 😁

[@marklloyd4153]

WD 40 I’ve used to clean wounds out and patched up with duct tape in the field .

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Really? I've heard of super glue being used in the field for sealing wounds but not WD40 for cleaning them.

[@marklloyd4153]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner yes the tune squeezes in and u can rinse things out if u have nothing else . Super glue is handy but I’ve always got duct tape . Super glue after opening I keep in the fridge

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@marklloyd4153 #TopTips 😁👍

[@rambledogs2012]

I'm disappointed that your martial arts skills didn't help with the wax on, wax off.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

Nevertheless they do help me deal with my cheeky friend - wax on, fak orf :p

[@rambledogs2012]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner Aye that Brad deffo is that.

[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

@@rambledogs2012 Hahaha, he'll git ya :D

[@rambledogs2012]

@@MoreThanJustaCleaner😂

[@bradmorethanjustacleanertopfan]

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[@MoreThanJustaCleaner]

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