: Hi - This summer I built my first paddles, in a couple different traditional
: styles. They're light, and a lot of fun to use...easier on my joints than
: my commercial broad-bladed paddle. However, I'd like to install some sort
: of drip rings, because they drip a lot of water down the blades, and my
: hands get soaked. I've looked at internet sites that sell standard drip
: rings, and it appears that you need to have a take-apart paddle to install
: these. Has anyone figured out a way to add drip rings to a one-piece
: paddle?

If you're getting water on your hands and in your lap with a native paddle design your paddle stroke is too slow. Try placing your hands shoulder width apart on the loom.

The only time I have water in my lap is when I'm paddling slow waiting for friends to catch up.

All the best,

Rob Macks
Laughing Loon CC&K
www.LaughingLoon.com