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Help For Cold Hands on an Aluminum Shaft Paddle |
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| Many paddlers cut their paddling season short because they
can not tolerate how cold their hands become...even when wearing neoprene
gloves. Unfortunately, they will miss out on some of the best paddling
months of the year. When choosing a paddle for cool/cold weather paddling conditions, selecting a wood, fiberglass, or carbon fiber shaft is a wise choice. These materials are much less conductive than an aluminum shaft, and consequently will transfer less of your hands warmth to the air or water. Aluminum shafts are brutally efficient at sucking heat from your hands...even when you are wearing gloves. Most of us prefer to use thinner gloves to maintain higher finger mobility and dexterity, or prefer to use pogies and no gloves. All of us want to stay as warm and comfortable as possible. Here is a simple tip for helping to keep your hands warm. Use Foam Grips!!! There are various unprotected foam shaft sleeves available, but these tend to break down or deteriorate with use.
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