: Hey, guys, I have covered a WRC Greenland paddle with some of Soller
: Composites' CF/FG biaxial braid sleeve. This was to fix a break, and give
: some more substance to a very flexy paddle.

: I'm not so happy with my results. I used heat shrink tubing, probably my West
: Systems epoxy was not slow cure enough to handle the blast of heat, and
: now I've got cosmetic issues. It's also a little heavier than I thought it
: would be, mainly from medium weight sleeve and not enough control over
: epoxy wet out.

: The paddle is ok, paddles fine, doesn't feel icky, just looks icky.

: I have 2 choices 1) Sand, finish coat, and just go paddle and 2) Strip off
: what I've done and start again with lighter weight sleeve, and use more
: exacting methods of wet-out and squeegee to better control appearance.

: If you all think I could spend an hour or so with a heat gun, sharp scissors
: and pliers, and pull that old sleeve off, I will do so. (Note I have not
: done any fill or finish coats of epoxy yet.) Or, should I just suck it up
: and paddle the thing?

: Further, I think Soller's 3:1 heat shrink tubing is a good product, and would
: work well for a uniform shape shaft. I'm not sure that it's the best for
: Greenland paddle shapes, and I kinda expected it wouldn't do as well on
: the flatter portions of the blades.

: Thanks for your opinions,
: Brian

Hi Brian,

You should be able to heat the sleeve/resin and cut it off. You're already experimenting, might as well continue

This btw is somewhat selfish as I'm carefully watching your progress.

Bill H.