: I cracked my WRC Lumpy greenland paddle and, based on a reference
: that Bill (the maker of Lumpy paddles) gave me to
: http://www.qajaqusa.org/cgi-bin/TechniqueForumArchive60_config.pl/read/66820
: , I had decided to go that route. More details here too
: http://www.blackdogkayaks.com/anduril.html

: I decided to use a full-length carbon-kevlar sleeve over the entire
: paddle. The wood core will be providing the strength. So that
: layup will be very lightweight, ideally. The crack is more like
: a splinter so once glued back together it should be as strong as
: new and it was strong enough (I hit a stone with some force,
: which caused the crack and I plan to avoid that kind of use in
: the future -;), but I also hope the reinforcing by the sleeve
: and finished tips to make the paddle sturdier too).

: Can someone provide specific recommendation (brand/how-to use) for
: what to use to UV-protect the finish? I have Raka epoxy that I
: plan to use for the sleeve and I plan to use heat-shrink from
: solarcomposites to sqeeze out the epoxy. So I can potentially do
: a one-step cure if there is a good way to mix something with the
: Raka epoxy to make it UV resistant. Or is there another way to
: achieve UV resistance after the sleeve/epoxy has cured to a
: smooth finish? I hate sanding so I hope not to have to do much
: if any, except for the very ends of the tips of the paddle.

: Which brings me to my second question: I'm somewhat concerned about
: how to achieve thin and well shaped tips, given that kevlar gets
: fuzzy when sanded/cut and I will have to do that at the two ends
: of the paddle. Any ideas?

: Thanks!
West systems epoxy. The 207 hardner Has UV built in. I think that will be the best for durability... kirk