How To Fix A Broken Kayak Paddle?

This article demonstrates a method to reattach a broken kayak paddle blade using woven carbon sleeve and epoxy resin. The paddle blade is first attached to the paddle shaft. The repair process can be done on a high-end carbon fiber paddle, as well as wooden paddles, which often appear as frayed and scraped tips and edges. Wooden paddles can be sanded smooth and finished with marine varnish.

Bound paddles are rare, but most break in half on the shaft or a chunk of the paddle. The processes for basic repairs, such as smoothing a scratch or forcing out a dent, filling a gouge, or closing a crack, require their own protocols depending on the material from which the kayak is made.

When engaging in the repair of kayak and canoe paddles, consider the materials used, such as paddles, shafts, and blades. Cover both surfaces with a thin and even layer of epoxy. Sand the spigot down to size and add several 5mm holes to aid with bonding of the glue. Rapid fix epoxy glue is used for proper paddle repair.

Step 1 involves sanding and preparing the broken splintered end to adhere to the wrap. The key to proper paddle repair is going through the steps provided in the article.