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?

 

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