Paddle Repairs
In addition to building fine furniture, Paul handcrafts wood and carbon fiber kayak & canoe paddles as well as offering repair services for damaged composite paddles. Repairs are performed using high quality marine epoxy with premium grade carbon fiber fabric.
The Repair Process
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Broken fibers are cut away
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Voids are filled with chopped fiberglass strand and thickened epoxy
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Damaged area is patched with high quality carbon fiber
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Repairs are post-cured in an specialty oven
Repair Prices
Small Repair
Small patches on one blade face under four square inches
$40
Medium Repair
Medium size patches on one blade face totaling between four square inches and ten square inches
$50
Large Repair
Large patches over ten square inches or multiple small & medium patches on both the power face and back face of the blade.
$75
The Details
Repair prices are for one blade only. Every damaged paddle is unique and might require more labor and materials than outlined above. High quality materials and refined techniques are used for repairs however there is no warranty or guarantee that your paddle will not break. Use your repaired paddle at your own discretion.
For efficiency in the shop, paddle repairs are batched together and lead times are approximately four weeks. If you require a quicker turnaround, a rush charge is an additional $20. Repair fees are required to be paid upfront. Payment accepted is cash, check, or zelle bank transfer.