: Yeah, WRC is so nice I considered initially only fixing my split
: paddle blade, but decided that I would give a full sleeve a try.
: I'm constantly banging something with mine so that would keep it
: in one piece longer.

: Plus, I'm not a good carver so having the shape outlined for me
: nicely by the stringer and having to only carve out relatively
: soft (compared to wood) foam would be easier. I also hope to get
: a considerably lighter paddle yet more rock-resistant paddle
: this way than solid wood. lastly, I could make the next paddle
: different with this technique where with a mould I'd have more
: prep work to do.

: It also occured to me that If I screw-up the carving, it will be
: only a matter of removing the piece of foam that I mis-shaped or
: perhaps glue another piece over it if I dig too deep somewhere.
: Repeat until I'm satisfied with the shape, then glass it with
: the sleeve and be done. With wood - I'd have to get it right
: pretty good or it would end-up like my first paddle - extremely
: light weight due to removing too much of it -;)

Mine do have hardwood tips, so they hold up a little better than plain WRC. I've though I think run out of honduras mahogany so will have to find a source again to make the tips from. Kinda hard to believe I've finally run out of that stuff, several years back I had ordered 2300 board ft. of the stuff for a very big boat project and had quite a bit left over.

Bill H.