foam core SU paddle

General Discussion
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Hey Guys

Has anyone built a stand up paddle with a foam core???

I did a search and it was mentioned a couple of times but never had any info.

Is it possible and how would you go about it???

Cheers

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Yes, works well. I have made about a half dozen. I’ll post some pics tonite. I think I posted a while back. Try searching on my name and check maybe a year ago. Also, Uncle D has made some and may have a post or two.

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Yea, its prob the easiest way. homeblown do a polyurethane and eps blank for sup’s, but i’d prob go for epoxy and eps. they take such a hammering.

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OK, here it is.

http://www.swaylocks.com/forum/gforum.cgi?post=301034;search_string=paddle;#301034

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Yeap, I am working on two more that I need to finish by Christmas. Basswood shaft, HD foam, carbon over the blade, epoxy resin. I’ll post when I finish.

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Uncle D, can’t wait to see them. Carbon is a mess to work with.

My next ones will be with Dcell foam (1/4 inch) and cedar shafts. The first ones I made were split down the middle of the shaft and had a layer of 6 oz glass sandwiched. Very stiff and strong. My last ones omitted that sandwich and were very floppy. To the point that I wrapped them in 4 oz glass to stiffen them up. The sandwich was best.

Post yours and I’ll try to get my Dcell paddle made by Christmas.

All the best.

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Hey Guys

Thanks for all the info.

Thats exactly what I was looking for.

The photos seem to help explain things a lot better.

Thanks again guys.

Cheers