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Paddle Grips for Take-Apart Kayak Paddle Shaft, Kayaking Accessories, Non-Slip Grip, Blister Prevention - Cascade Creek

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  • CONFORMS TO THE CURVE OF YOUR HAND: This high-quality, patented design cushioned paddle grip makes paddling more enjoyable because it conforms to the curves of your hands. The padding reduces pressure on your palms and tendons, allowing you to get a better grip for more efficient paddling. The soft, durable material also reduces blisters and calluses as you enjoy water activities.
  • CONFORMS TO THE CURVE OF YOUR HAND: This high-quality, patented design cushioned paddle grip makes paddling more enjoyable because it conforms to the curves of your hands. The padding reduces pressure on your palms and tendons, allowing you to get a better grip for more efficient paddling. The soft, durable material also reduces blisters and calluses as you enjoy water activities.
  • QUICK AND EASY INSTALLATION: At Cascade Creek, we know youâÂÂre eager to get on the water and minimize setup time. Yakgrips are a breeze to install. Simply wet the inside of the paddle grip and slide it on the paddle. The inner design will keep it in place. To remove, wet the paddle shaft and pull off. For one-piece paddles, velcro is available. They can can be left on for your next expedition.
  • SIMPLE TO WASH: These Yakgrips paddle grips require very low maintenance. WeâÂÂve made them washable! When they get dirty on the river or sweaty from your hands, the process is simple; all you have to do is wash with mild dish detergent and theyâÂÂll be ready to go for your next river, ocean, or lake trip.
  • MAKES PADDLING MORE EFFICIENT: If youâÂÂre a competitive kayaker, youâÂÂll love that these stretchy, adjustable grips will improve your performance . They can also act as a training aid to help with learning the correct positioning on a paddle. By reducing friction on the hands, paddling becomes smoother and more effective with these waterproof accessories.

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The patented design of our high-quality, cushioned paddle grip makes paddling enjoyable. The padding reduces pressure on your palms, tendons, and fingers, allowing you to get a firm grip for more efficient paddling.

These pads are designed to dry quickly so you don’t have to worry about water build-up or your grip slipping constantly. By reducing friction on the hands, these waterproof accessories make paddling smoother and more effective.

No matter if you’re a professional kayaker or just a beginner, you’ll love how these stretchy, adjustable grips will improve your performance. They are an amazing training aid for learning the correct hand positioning on a paddle.

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Paddling is a fun and active pastime, but it can also do a number on your hands. At Cascade Creek, we’ve heard your demands for a solution and we’re happy to offer our Surf Yakgrips to make water sports better than ever. Our quality, cushioned paddle grips make boating more enjoyable because of their soft, durable material, which reduces aching and fatigue in your hands and muscles. It also helps reduce the chance of getting blisters and calluses.

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Paddling is a fun and active pastime, but it can also do a number on your hands. Gripping a hard metal handle for prolonged periods of time can cause rubbing, knuckle soreness, and blisters. It can also be hard to keep the slick, wet metal from slipping out of your hand and into the water. At Cascade Creek, we’ve heard your demands for a solution to these problems! Our Surf Yakgrips will make water sports easier and better than ever. Our quality, cushioned paddle grips make boating more enjoyable because of the soft, durable material, which reduces aching and fatigue in your hands and muscles. It also helps to reduce the chances of getting blisters and calluses. You’ll love how this layer of padding reduces the pressure that paddling puts on your palms and tendons, allowing a firmer grip and more efficient paddling. If you kayak competitively, you’ll enjoy the fact that these stretchy, adjustable grips will improve your performance. If you’re a beginner, these grip strength pads can help you learn the correct hand positioning on a paddle. We make our grips both functional and attractive. They come in several color variations for a fun vibe that appeals to all ages and genders. These cool grips are washable and require very low maintenance. Add the best oar grips available to your water equipment today!

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the comfort, grip, and blisters of the outdoor recreation product. For example, they mention that it's soft, helps with paddle grip, prevents blisters, and is well made. They also like the performance, and value. That said, some complain about the stability, saying that the grips may slide a little. Opinions are mixed on ease of installation, and fit.

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324 customers mention304 positive20 negative

Customers find the comfort of the paddles to be great. They mention that it's easy to slip on, and stylish. The grips are soft and comfortable, and it adds comfort to their paddling. Some say that the paddle is well worth it for longer trips, and doesn't cause irritation.

"I put these on my aluminum kayak oars. It’s so much more comfortable to handle these sleeves than wet slippery aluminum tubes...." Read more

"These are comfortable and easy to install." Read more

"...Made for much more comfortable grips. I have a Caviness CavPro KPC which it fit nicely on...." Read more

"...A little work but not bad to get grips on the paddle. Feels super comfortable very happy!" Read more

202 customers mention177 positive25 negative

Customers like the grip of the paddle grips. They say they are soft, cushy, and well-made. They also say they help keep their hands from slipping around and have a firm hold on the paddle. Customers also mention that the grips keep the callouses away and are much easier and more comfortable than gloves.

"Nice grips, but they are slide on, not Velcro, and won't slide over a lever lock." Read more

"...The grips are nice and comfortable as long as you rotate them on the paddle so your hand and fingers avoid the seam, which is pretty much a no-..." Read more

"...GOOD: They are comfortable and provide the hand to paddle grip I wanted.They are not too big--but I would prefer them to be thinner...." Read more

"...My fingers don’t grip these very well. Although they don’t slip, they also don’t feel natural, but rather bulky.Not a fan." Read more

166 customers mention159 positive7 negative

Customers like the grips for their outdoor recreation activities. They say they prevent blisters on their hands, and the neoprene fabric eliminates any blisters or sore fingers. They also say the grip is excellent protection from blisters and friction heat, and they can paddle all day without blisters.

"These grips performed well in terms of reducing blisters on my hands...." Read more

"They do a pretty decent job of preventing blisters on the thumbs...." Read more

"No more blisters after a long day of paddling when you forgot your gloves in the car...." Read more

"...All that being said, this product does what I needed it to do: prevent blisters...." Read more

158 customers mention158 positive0 negative

Customers like the performance of the paddles. They say they work well, are easy to install, and continue to work well after continuous use. They also mention that they help with hand fatigue, prevent blisters, reduce friction, and calluses. Customers also say that the paddle helps keep their hands from cramping up while kayaking. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and recommend the product to others.

"...Keeps my hands from cramping up while kayaking. Good price too" Read more

"These grips performed well in terms of reducing blisters on my hands...." Read more

"...slippery (it's a base) when dries usually nothing slides) Works great for applications like this, but didn't help in this case." Read more

"...boys I can definitively say they make a huge and positive difference in the level of fatigue, soreness, bruising, and blistering my hands experience..." Read more

127 customers mention111 positive16 negative

Customers like the value of the outdoor recreation product. They mention it's well worth the money, cheap in quality, and convenient. Some say that the gloves are great value for comfort and would buy again.

"...Keeps my hands from cramping up while kayaking. Good price too" Read more

"...I was satisfied with the product, it did what I'd hoped and it's not to expensive so if it doesn't stay in place on your paddle like you'd hoped,..." Read more

"...The point is that these are very good for what they're designed to do, but they should be considered "expendable," not a life of the paddle..." Read more

"...My previous ones lasted for a decade plus. Worth cost when compared to other similar products" Read more

195 customers mention119 positive76 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of installation. Some mention that they were super easy to get on when they did it right, while others say that they're hard to install.

"These are comfortable and easy to install." Read more

"These do not go on easily at all. First one I got on after pulling, twisting, pushing for about 1/2 hour...." Read more

"...it away from the paddle a bit and makes it a whole lot easier to slide the grip on...." Read more

"...; tape because it seems immune to UV sunlight damage, is easy to work with, and it removes easily after long outdoor use without leaving adhesive..." Read more

107 customers mention48 positive59 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the paddle grips. Some mention that they fit snugly so they don't slip up and down on the paddle, while others say that they were a tiny bit snug going on. The shaft is too large for comfort and caused the loss of feel. Some customers also say that the grips are too big for their small hand span.

"...Well, now they're loose enough to easily slip on, so easy that they slip around too much in use, making them useless as tactile reference points..." Read more

"...They are not too big--but I would prefer them to be thinner.BAD: They do slip and slide up and down the paddle shaft...." Read more

"Didn’t fit paddles" Read more

"...the inside of the grips wet though helped them slide on and get adjusted with ease!..." Read more

185 customers mention48 positive137 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the grips. They mention that they slide around on the paddle shaft and need to be readjusted. Some customers also mention that the grip is difficult to slide on at first.

"...HOWEVER, the grips did slide a little bit when wet, which is inevitable...." Read more

"Nice grips, but they are slide on, not Velcro, and won't slide over a lever lock." Read more

"...They get wet quickly, but will dry quickly too. They slide around a lot...." Read more

"...BAD: They do slip and slide up and down the paddle shaft. I've tried various methods of making them stay in one place--nothing works...." Read more

Good, but quality of manufacture has slipped
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Good, but quality of manufacture has slipped
June, 2017 UPDATE. I ordered another set of these today and added three photos below to illustrate a point I'm trying to make with this update. The point is that these are very good for what they're designed to do, but they should be considered "expendable," not a life of the paddle purchase if you regularly paddle difficult waters where your grip on the paddle is very tight. The wear shown in my photos is what you'd expect after two full seasons of ocean and river paddling. One photo shows not only the typical wear on the nylon covering, but also typical deterioration of the neoprene rubber beneath it, the result of countless compressions and expansions within a very limited area. The paddle shaft is visible through one of the holes. Shoes wear out after heavy use, and so it is with these. I don't fault that. Think of the damage to my thumb and fingers if the grips were NOT there. I bought another set because, after reviewing all the alternatives, these are the best on the market. The wear is identical whether the grip is black or some other color.Many reviewers complain that these "slip around" on the shaft. They do slip and that can't be stopped unless you securely tape them in place, as described in my June, 2015 review below. The photos show how they're taped. We don't buy these to accessorize the paddle, but rather to counter a specific problem ("paddler's thumb"), so the aesthetics of tape doesn't matter if tape is necessary to keep the grips where they belong. Having gone through four sets of these, I've tried everything (two-sided carpet tape, rubber cement, etc.) and nothing ultimately has worked for me other than the tape placements shown in the photos. If the grip slips only .001" with each stroke, after 1000 strokes the grip will have moved an inch. After 3000 strokes, three inches. The neoprene rubber "walks" an imperceptible amount with each stroke, but the strokes add-up. I recommend 3M "Tough" tape because it seems immune to UV sunlight damage, is easy to work with, and it removes easily after long outdoor use without leaving adhesive residue.Below are my 2013 and 2015 reviews so you can see my thoughts on this product over time.June, 2015 UPDATE: I rated these 5 stars when I last reviewed them, but I've reduced that to 3 based on my last pair. By now, I've had several pairs, purchased at different times over four years. The quality of manufacture has slipped, and the manufacturer seems to have listened too much to the whiners who complained that the split-shaft version was initially difficult to get onto the paddle shaft. Well, now they're loose enough to easily slip on, so easy that they slip around too much in use, making them useless as tactile reference points for where to keep your hands on the paddle. The newest ones move around and twist during each paddle stroke. You have no choice but to tape them as I suggested (below) in my original review. The second gripe is that the sewing of the seams on the newest model is poor, leaving a "lump" where there once was a flat seam. Yes, you can orient the grips to try to minimize the annoyance of the heavy ribbed seams, but it shouldn't be there to begin with. They should be sewn as they originally were, not as the new ones are. I'm going to check-out some of the generic knock-offs, which cost half what these do, in case the knock-offs still have some of the qualities these once had. For me, a pair lasts only one season before the rubber disintegrates at the pressure points, and before the thin nylon fabric covering begins to discolor badly and wear through.I've used these extensively on my paddle with a straight carbon shaft on both the ocean and flat water, and I like them.They aren't perfect, but I would never go back to a bare shaft. They help prevent paddler's thumb, which is the boney knot that develops on the inside of the thumb from holding the paddle shaft too tightly with your control hand. Yes, they do slip, but I stopped that with some of the new Scotch "Tough" outdoor, UV resistant duct tape. They do get wet and stay wet longer than a bare shaft, which is not a problem if you habitually wear neoprene gloves. A very slight amount of power is lost from each stroke in compressing the rubber grips, however with all those things admitted, they're still really nice to have and it's better to have them than not. You can also stop the slipping (as others have said) with a dab of silicon, or two sided carpet tape, or duct tape. The idea is to protect your hands, and these do that very well.
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