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[DBWTim]

Just going off topic for a second. I do get a lot of questions about paddles....and what you can do to your own paddle....here is the rule....

4.1.4 Paddles. Competitors in CIDBF Championships shall be permitted to use their own paddles provided that they conform to the IDBF PS202 Racing Paddle specification (carbon fiber paddles will be allowed). Competitors found to be using paddles that do not conform to the published ‘paddle’ regulations will be warned accordingly and if the
warning is ignored they face disqualification.
4.1.5 Paddlers are not permitted to alter the supplied paddles in any way, including -- but not limited to -- applying sticky or waxy substances to the shaft, roughening, or taping the hand gripping surfaces. Friction tape and wax may be used on your own personal paddles only.

I've never quite figured out why you can wax your personal paddle but can't with the supplied ones.

I've actually seen people wax their hands instead of the shaft of the paddle when using festival paddles before. I guess that's against the rules too?

*EDIT* changed subject title to be more PG-rated.

[Guido]

Chaos.....I think you should try and select your topic a bit more carefully next time  

I guess it could be that maybe some people are allergic to it.  I personally hate wax on the SHAFT of my PADDLE.

[Ronnie]

I personally hate wax on the SHAFT of my PADDLE.

Hahahah ... is this piece of info from personal experience/experiment?

[Guido]

ha ha ha......do you want the truth or the edited version?

[Sun]

what kind of wax is used and where can i get some?? for my paddle that is.

thanks!

[FD0]

ya, ya  where to get some?

[paddleboy]

Ummm............SEX WAX    is what most use

[CharcoalBG]

ya, ya  where to get some?

Surfer Sex Wax.. you can get that at Pacific Boarder/Comor on w. 4th for a couple of bucks.  They have different scents, I prefer the strawberry one myself... hahah

[Fallen Angel]

ya, ya  where to get some?

for you since you're in vancouver . MEC has some "sticky stuff-your stroke is only as good as your grip"

[paddleboy]

Sticky Stuff.....Hmmm that sounds bad ....isn't that what you have after useing the Sex Wax ???  

[spidermanchung!]

sex wax actually melts and softens a FRIGGIN lot in hot weather
i'm not too sure about the MEC wax but i'm going to bet money on that being more grippy.

[Sun]

ok let me try MEC before i head to the local sex shop. i still dont understand the concept of sex wax--wont that hurt?  

[paddleboy]

All you do is apply it liberally to your shaft where your hand will be placed so you can get a really good grip ........ but in the end you usually end up w/ a white sticky mess    I like a bare shaft better  

[paddling geek]

If your not into having a messy/sticky paddle shaft and on your palm of hand:

Try wearing a bike/paddling glove on your hand thats on the shaft of the paddle to help with the gripping..

OR

Get some hockey tape and wrap it around where your hand grip will be on the paddle shaft.

OR

Find a new paddle, that has a thicker shaft. for a better grip.

[Sun]

at the moment i use a cut off rubber dishwashing glove! it's quite a fashion statement!  8)