Tuesday, September 23, 2008

DIY $29 SUP paddle







I wanted a back-up "thrasher paddle" that I could abuse on river rocks etc. I went online on e-bay and found a two piece kayak oar on sale for $29 plus $7 shipping. The shaft is aluminum and the paddle is made out of plastic. When I received the paddle I removed the paddle blade from one of the shafts and replaced with a pvc pipe t-connection to create a "T" handle grip. Here are pics of my modified paddle. Note: I'm real short (5'3") so the total shaft length was right size for me. For ave height/taller people you want to make sure that total shaft length will be appropriate for you.

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