Mohawk Paddle
Company, 832 East Main Street, Independence, VA 24348 Fax/Phone 276-773-3227
Paddle FAQ's and Parts
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How does a t-grip
differ from a pear grip?
How does an 8 inch
compare to a 9 inch paddle?
What does a paddle
extension look like? How does it work? Why would I need one?
What are button clip
replacements?
What is the angle on the bent
paddle?
What is a drip guard?
How does the
kayak paddle come apart?
What is a paddle
shaft grip?
What is a T-Grip adaptor set and how does it
work?
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How does a t-grip differ from a pear
grip?
---As shown by the picture the
shape is different. The t-grip is on the left and the pear grip is on
the right.
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How does an 8 inch compare to a 9 inch
paddle?
The width is wider on the 9 inch.
The 9 inch is displayed on the right and the 8 inch is displayed on the
left.
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What does a paddle extension look like?
--It's the metal tube at the top (24
inch is shown) and it has button clips to affix it to the paddles
How does it work?
--The button clips simply click in
place
Why would I need one?
--If you feel you need a longer
kayak paddle, or if you use a standing paddle technique for canoeing.
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What are button clip replacements?
--They are spring activated inserts
that go into our paddle shafts so you can use extensions, alter grips, or
attach/detach kayak paddles.
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What is the angle on the bent paddle?
12 degrees
This is used by some paddlers to get a more efficient
stroke.
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What is a drip guard?
--A clever way to keep water from
getting to your hands while paddling. A simple rubber ring that goes
near the oar end of the paddle
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How does the kayak paddle come apart?
--Through use of button clips
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What is a paddle shaft grip?
--It is a sleeve of plastic material
that is heat shrunk on the shaft to prevent the aluminum from rubbing onto
your hands.
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What is a T-Grip adaptor set and how
does it work?
-- It allows you to convert your
kayak paddle into canoe paddles.
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Mohawk Paddle
Company, 832 East Main Street, Independence, VA 24348 Fax/Phone 276-773-3227