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Storage?
By:Brian Nystrom
Date: 10/17/2001, 12:07 pm

What do you mean storage? Get a drysuit and get out there and paddle this winter!

Seriously, I assume this is not an option for you. I'd suggest that you oil the paddle before storing it. The oil coating is not a moisture barrier like varnish or epoxy is, so the wood will equilabrate to the surrounding conditions to some degree. If it hasn't warped or split from usage, I doubt that airborn humidity will cause a problem. I would just avoid putting it where it will get wet.

Messages In This Thread

winter storage for oil-finished paddle?
risto -- 10/16/2001, 1:51 pm
Re: winter storage for oil-finished paddle?
100GRIT -- 10/17/2001, 8:21 pm
Re: winter storage for oil-finished paddle?
risto -- 10/20/2001, 7:50 am
Storage?
Brian Nystrom -- 10/17/2001, 12:07 pm
Re: Storage?
risto -- 10/20/2001, 7:47 am
Re: Storage?
Brian Nystrom -- 10/22/2001, 12:27 pm