grip behind the cockpit

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my Delphin has groved grips behind the cockpit, makes it easier for me to get out, the Stirling boats i've seen have something similar
my Sisu is nothing but slippery in that spot...
so how to add something grippy there? a patch of something grippy like Stirling uses? glue on sandpaper?
 
A friend of mine uses surf wax on deck behind his cockpit.
 
Glue on sandpaper is also known as grit strips, you find them on walkways and stairs. Look online. Isn’t your Delphin just a paddle grove though? You could always add re entry straps and grab onto them. How does glue on sandpaper or grit strips help you to get in. Just something to lay your hands on so they don’t slip? Re entry straps are to stick your paddle under but you could also grab onto them. Seals makes them. .https://shop.seawardkayaks.ca/collections/accessories/products/rescue-straps
 
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What about masking off some clear polyurethane rocker guard spray. Keeps your boat colour and you just might get away with a thin coat and have some left over for your other boats, your shoes, truck, glasses [you always wanted to 'look' rough, right?], boots, and windows.

anyway, it prob would work.
 
CPS said:
A friend of mine uses surf wax on deck behind his cockpit.
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For anyone that has done this. Any suggestions on which temperature range of wax?
I've been thinking about doing this myself, but surf wax comes in all sorts of hardnesses for various temperature ranges. Our water is pretty cold, but the wax on the back of the cockpit wouldn't be submerged most of the time. I also don't really want to glob it on thick like the surfers do. I was going to start with the warm weather wax, which is the hardest. But if anyone has a better idea or experience, please let me know.
 
tomp said:
For anyone that has done this. Any suggestions on which temperature range of wax?
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I'm guessing that the hardness of the wax probably isn't too important as it won't get much wear and doesn't need to be sticky to work. I have a small block of universal temp ski wax that I rub on the shaft of my back up paddle to improve grip when wearing Glacier Gloves. The shaft of that Cyprus is very smooth and slippery with gloves. I run the bar of wax along the paddle shaft and it helps a lot. I think I will try using it on the deck where I put my hands to get out.
 
chodups said:
I'm guessing that the hardness of the wax probably isn't too important as it won't get much wear and doesn't need to be sticky to work. I have a small block of universal temp ski wax that I rub on the shaft of my back up paddle to improve grip when wearing Glacier Gloves. The shaft of that Cyprus is very smooth and slippery with gloves. I run the bar of wax along the paddle shaft and it helps a lot. I think I will try using it on the deck where I put my hands to get out.
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Good idea on the ski wax. I didn't think of that and I have some already, so I'll give it a shot.
 
why not duplicate whats already works for you? i thinking something like canoe brass quarter round that some canoes use a center line rub strip. I think it comes with pre drilled attachment holes. KISS - no insult intended.
 
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