Paddle Transportation

Previously I had a cheep $50 Carlisle paddle. Thanks to some trading with rshu of the second and third prizes, I now have the carbon fiber Werner paddle from Albion. With the old paddle I would just shove it anywhere it would fit.

So my question is how do you guys who have nicer paddles transport them to avoid damage? Or do you even worry about damaging them?

Other than not tossing them into the car or onto the yak, i treat mine like my $50 paddle. Just don't throw it around when packing up the night before, post_rinse or putting away afterwards. Use caution when using paddle to assist pushing off from rocks, etc.

If I had a nice 2pc carbon werner I'd probably invest in/make a sheath for it. Hell a garage sale gun case would probably be perfect, just to keep it from getting dinged in the car. OTW, I'd use it like any other, gear is meant to be used. Once it gets a nick or a ding in it the hard part will be over

I don't specifically worry about it and I've never had a problem.

My thinking is that the same paddle manufacturing techniques are used for whitewater paddles, which get beat to hell in the course of a day, and still survive.  Normal kayak fishing use and transportation doesn't come close to the abuse encountered in whitewater.

-Allen

Just try to keep sand and abrasive debris from the adjoining pieces. I put a drop of 3 in 1 release button from time to time. The worst thing in the world is when your paddle wont separate. WEll, ok not the worst. ASk Abman what happened to my thumb. Holy shit!

Care for your paddle is very simple
Rinse, Drain and Dry ... That's it.
(Sorry Craig) Under no cercumstance put 3&1 oil in or on the ferrell
If the ferrell sticks, contact werner and they will be glad to assist you (normally free of charge)
Here is a link to thier tech video about proper maintainance:
 http://www.wernerpaddles.com/wernertv/index.php?clip_id=1277346&video=tips
Other than above mentioned, try not to grind on rocks or other objects and your paddle should last for years of great service.

See Ya Soon,
Eric / Yakhopper