Probably work as long as u didnt use too much foam. I imagine too much would expand too much and crack your paddle.
May instead of completely filling it just do sections...dunno
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I was wondering if anyone has tried filling their paddle with expanding foam, the leashes are ok but they r always in the way. Id rather just have my paddle float. What do u guys think about it
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Probably work as long as u didnt use too much foam. I imagine too much would expand too much and crack your paddle.
May instead of completely filling it just do sections...dunno
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I'd say that would be a good idea, my paddle does have a metal frame but it shouldn't take much to make it buoyant
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Interesting concept ! I zip tied short sections of fluorescent green pool noodles to each end of my kayak paddles,they do three things,1- provide floatation,2-back up my drip rings,3- allow other motorized boaters to see me better.As others stated,be very careful if you do decide to fill them,foam really expands.
For something to float, it has to weight LESS than the water that it displaces.
If your sealed hollow paddle doesn’t already float, filling it with foam isn’t going to do the trick since the foam will weigh more than the air in the paddle. If the air were replaced with helium, the paddle would be lighter (if you could keep it from leaking out).
Putting foam on the outside of the paddle would likely be your only option as this would increase the size and require more water to be displaced in order for it to sink. Since the foam weighs less than the extra water it would displace, it adds buoyancy.
My $0.02
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My paddle isn't seal that's why it takes on water if the whole thing goes in, but it's just where the two sections come together... I'm just worried if I flip it going to the bottom
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Lol...... where do they get em
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You'd probably be better off just putting silicone in the joint.
But, just fyi, I think the main reason for a paddle leash is so you don't have to go swimming if you drop it and it's out of reach. I fish in the winter when that's just not an option.
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A few things to think about. How well is the seal at the paddle and handle, is it water proof. Using expandable foam how long of a straw needs to be added to start at the paddle? If water gets between the foam and paddle, can't get out, how long before it rust or corrode through?
I would try some cigar floats that barely clear the inside walls of the handle. A small dot of glue to hold the last one in place.
I like the pool noodle idea.
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Every kayak paddle that I have owned has floated, even the two piece models. I've had over a dozen of them.