Paddle retaining straps

[Fenlander]

On my previous Aerotec (1998) it had paddle retaining straps right at the bottom of the tubes as they curved in to meet the floor. Ideal position out of the way. They were bonded to the PVC tube and had velcro closure.

These straps have been deleted from later models and the paddles stow loose and are a nuisance.

Anyone any ideas for a strap that I could glue permanently in a similar position?

Note: I intend to swap the standard plastic blade extending paddles soon for wooden paddles so ideas for tucking away the original paddles in their non-extended state sadly won't help.

[Seaflyer02]

Have a look at Inflatable Boat Supplies Other Hypalon Parts - Hypalon Boat Spares

[glue jug]

Henshaw Inflatables would sort you out - Shouldn't be expensive either.

[Fenlander]

Thanks guys... I'm sure I'd looked last year and not found anything but your links have enabled me to find what I need... which is the PVC version of the patch and velcro strap.

https://seamarknunn.com/acatalog/pvc...8.html#SID=649

http://www.ribstore.co.uk/shop/produ...2&bestseller=Y

£50ish for 4 with delivery.... damn more dosh for fine tuning.

[jambo]

Originally Posted by Fenlander

Thanks guys... I'm sure I'd looked last year and not found anything but your links have enabled me to find what I need... which is the PVC version of the patch and velcro strap.

https://seamarknunn.com/acatalog/pvc...8.html#SID=649

http://www.ribstore.co.uk/shop/produ...2&bestseller=Y

£50ish for 4 with delivery.... damn more dosh for fine tuning.

David can you not make them up yourself use somethings like clew straps and bostic them to the tube