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I haul my kayaks in the back of my Toyota Sienna minivan. My Werner carbon fiber paddle breaks down into two pieces. Over the years, I have tried various ways to store the paddles in the van without having them rattle too much. Usually I would wedge the two blades between a second row seat and the side door. Often the paddles shifted slightly and rattled while I was driving.
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A few months ago I came up with a new plan. I have owned a 30-liter dry bag for a long time, but rarely use it. The opening on that dry bag easily accommodates the blades of both paddles. Once the blades are inside, I fasten the clips to close the opening of the bag. I can then wedge the dry bag into the space between the seat and the door. I have had no rattling with this method, plus the bag offers a bit of extra protection for the expensive carbon fiber blades.
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I'm sure this same technique could be used with other types of bags or coverings that hold the two blades together and keep them from sliding around.
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A few months ago I came up with a new plan. I have owned a 30-liter dry bag for a long time, but rarely use it. The opening on that dry bag easily accommodates the blades of both paddles. Once the blades are inside, I fasten the clips to close the opening of the bag. I can then wedge the dry bag into the space between the seat and the door. I have had no rattling with this method, plus the bag offers a bit of extra protection for the expensive carbon fiber blades.
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I'm sure this same technique could be used with other types of bags or coverings that hold the two blades together and keep them from sliding around.
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