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| ==== Carry Handle ==== | ==== Carry Handle ==== | ||
| - | * **Using Existing Bungie Mounts** | + | * **Using Existing Bungee Mounts** |
| - | * [[https://youtu.be/7X50iGWbETo|Adding a side carry handle ]] something to grab using existing bungie mounts, but not really at the center balance point so not usable for one hand carries | + | * [[https://youtu.be/7X50iGWbETo|Adding a side carry handle ]] something to grab using existing bungee mounts, but not really at the center balance point so not usable for one hand carries |
| * **Adding Surface Mount Handle** | * **Adding Surface Mount Handle** | ||
| - | * [[https://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=251&idcategory=376|NSI Board Handle]] | + | * [[https://northshoreinc.com/shop/raft/raft-accessories/nsi-carry-handle/|NSI Handle]] |
| * **Nelo Surfski Handle** | * **Nelo Surfski Handle** | ||
| * [[https://paddle-lab.com/surfski-side-handle.html|Handle from Paddle Lab]] | * [[https://paddle-lab.com/surfski-side-handle.html|Handle from Paddle Lab]] | ||
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| * **Stick-on Mounts** | * **Stick-on Mounts** | ||
| + | * [[https://surfcohawaii.com/categories/shop/ez-plugs.html|EZ Plugs]] | ||
| * [[https://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=338&idcategory=93|NSI]] (rubber plate with dyneema cord loop) | * [[https://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=338&idcategory=93|NSI]] (rubber plate with dyneema cord loop) | ||
| - | * [[https://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=344&idcategory=93|bungie kit with 4 mounts]] | + | * [[https://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=344&idcategory=93|bungee kit with 4 mounts]] |
| * [[https://www.huki.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=74|Huki]] | * [[https://www.huki.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=74|Huki]] | ||
| * [[https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-MARI-NUT-4U|Well Nuts]] | * [[https://www.rammount.com/part/RAM-MARI-NUT-4U|Well Nuts]] | ||
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| * [[https://kayakguru.com/kayak-deck-padding/|How-to - Adding Deck Padding]] | * [[https://kayakguru.com/kayak-deck-padding/|How-to - Adding Deck Padding]] | ||
| + | * **Products** | ||
| + | * [[https://northshoreinc.com/|NSI]] carries a variety of deck padding options | ||
| * … | * … | ||
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| - | ==== Drainage ==== | + | ==== Drainage/Air Pressure Equalization ==== |
| <WRAP indent> | <WRAP indent> | ||
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| **Cockpit Drainage** | **Cockpit Drainage** | ||
| - | * **Bullets/Etc. to Improve On Venturi Drains** | + | * **Venturi Drains** |
| - | * [[:vega_scuppers|Discussion of 1st Gen Vega Drain Scuppers and Ways to improve Venturi Drainage]] | + | * **Bullets/Etc. to Improve On Venturi Drains** |
| - | * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/2-announcements/18290-venturi-drain-question.html|Surfski.info discussion]] | + | * [[:vega_scuppers|Discussion of 1st Gen Vega Drain Scuppers and Ways to improve Venturi Drainage]] |
| - | * [[https://somebeachoutfitters.com/product/stellar-carbon-fiber-hull-mounted-venturi-bullet-set/|Stellar Carbon Fiber Hull Mounted Venturi - bullet/hood set]] | + | * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/2-announcements/18290-venturi-drain-question.html|Surfski.info discussion]] |
| - | * [[https://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/store/Bullets-CARBON-p79286407|Ocean PaddleSports 2 bullet set]] | + | * [[https://somebeachoutfitters.com/product/stellar-carbon-fiber-hull-mounted-venturi-bullet-set/|Stellar Carbon Fiber Hull Mounted Venturi - bullet/hood set]] |
| - | * **Making a Bailer One-Way** | + | * [[https://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/store/Bullets-CARBON-p79286407|Ocean PaddleSports 2 bullet set]] |
| - | * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/395803743862021/permalink/4850900678352283/|Facebook Post - Stellar Gen 1 Bailer]] | + | * **DIY** |
| - | * **DIY** | + | * [[https://www.highperformanceparts.co.nz/|Custom Venture Drain Cover/Bullet combo]] (HighPerformance - part made and sold in New Zealand) We do not have any reviews on how well these work yet. |
| - | * [[https://www.highperformanceparts.co.nz/|Custom Venture Drain Cover/Bullet combo]] (HighPerformance - part made and sold in New Zealand) We do not have any reviews on how well these work yet. | + | * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/15-tips/18192-venturi-ectomy-bailer-plasty.html#21995|Installing a manually operable drain - replacing Venturi drains]] |
| - | * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/15-tips/18192-venturi-ectomy-bailer-plasty.html#21995|Installing a manually operable drain - replacing Venturi drains]] | + | * [[:repair#drainsbailersleaks|Replacing Venturi drain covers]] |
| - | * [[:repair#drainsbailersleaks|Replacing Venturi drain covers]] | + | * **One Way Drains** |
| - | * … | + | * [[https://www.facebook.com/groups/395803743862021/permalink/4850900678352283/|Facebook Post - modify Stellar Gen 1 Bailer]] |
| + | * Generic One Way Venturi cover - see photos below | ||
| + | * … | ||
| <WRAP centeralign> | <WRAP centeralign> | ||
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| - | **Home-made One Way Drain Cover for Venturi**<WRAP col2> | + | **Home-made One Way Drain Cover for Venturi **<WRAP col2> |
| {{:equipment:scupper:1way:oneway1.jpg?direct&200x266|oneway1.jpg}} | {{:equipment:scupper:1way:oneway1.jpg?direct&200x266|oneway1.jpg}} | ||
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| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
| - | 3D Printed with plastic flap that opens when water is in surfski and closes when water exerts pressure trying to come in via Venturi drain</WRAP> | + | 3D Printed with plastic flap added that opens when water is in surfski and closes when water exerts pressure trying to come in via Venturi drain. The flap has a bit of flex and stiffness, is glued at the top and will stay closed normally unless water in your bucket is pushing it to drain out. Glue on inside of surfski over drain hole. If you use something like [[https://flexsealproducts.com/products/flex-glue|Flex Glue]] you can have reliable waterproof adhesion that is also easy to remove and clean up if you change your mind. Flex Glue has a bit of elasticity so it can absorb some degree of side wise bumps.</WRAP> |
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| - | **Draining Hull**<WRAP indent> | + | **Draining Hull/Air Equalization Holes**<WRAP indent> |
| It really doesn't take much water at all inside of your boat hull to wreck boat handling and make you feel like you are paddling uphill. Water can get inside of the hull via seam leaks, rudder tube leaks, disengaged bung plugs or pressure compensation covers, or even from simply leaving the rudder area cover off if the cover screw hole connects with the hull interior as it does on Fenn surfskis. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but if you do find yourself occasionally getting water inside of the hull due to carelessness or particularly rough conditions - here is a suggestion or two for making drainage easier. | It really doesn't take much water at all inside of your boat hull to wreck boat handling and make you feel like you are paddling uphill. Water can get inside of the hull via seam leaks, rudder tube leaks, disengaged bung plugs or pressure compensation covers, or even from simply leaving the rudder area cover off if the cover screw hole connects with the hull interior as it does on Fenn surfskis. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, but if you do find yourself occasionally getting water inside of the hull due to carelessness or particularly rough conditions - here is a suggestion or two for making drainage easier. | ||
| - | * Many surfskis are poorly designed for quick and convenient drainage of water that gets inside the ski hull. One potential improvement is to adopt the bung hole/pressure relief tube style used in many outrigger canoes. Such bung hole plugs are inexpensive and readily available from outrigger companies. And drilling a hole at the rear end of your ski for such a plug is also quite easy. Use techniques recommended for drilling through fiberglass (tons of youtube videos for this) like putting painter's tape over the hole area, starting with an awl to make a small pilot hole, and using your drill in reverse mode (with a good hole bit - like a Forstner) to avoid fiber splintering.(**//But this may not work that well if there is a stringer down the middle all the way to the end (where you intend to put a drain hole) separating the ski into 2 halves - the hole may simply go into the stringer or only access one side of your ski for drainage//** - find out about your ski construction from your manufacturer and if there is any other reasonable place to add a drain hole if you really believe you need it - although the best solution is to prevent leakage into your surfski hull if you can…) | + | * **Drainage** |
| - | * Drilling holes in carbon are a different situation. You will probably need a very sharp bit such as a diamond bit for ceramic tile. And you do not want to leave a unprotected hole in carbon because it will tend to unravel on the edge via threads. | + | * Many surfskis are poorly designed for quick and convenient drainage of water that gets inside the ski hull. One potential improvement is to adopt the bung hole/pressure relief tube style used in many outrigger canoes. Such bung hole plugs are inexpensive and readily available from outrigger companies. And drilling a hole at the rear end of your ski for such a plug is also quite easy. Use techniques recommended for drilling through fiberglass (tons of youtube videos for this) like putting painter's tape over the hole area, starting with an awl to make a small pilot hole, and using your drill in reverse mode (with a good hole bit - like a Forstner) to avoid fiber splintering.(**//But this may not work that well if there is a stringer down the middle all the way to the end (where you intend to put a drain hole) separating the ski into 2 halves - the hole may simply go into the stringer or only access one side of your ski for drainage//** - find out about your ski construction from your manufacturer and if there is any other reasonable place to add a drain hole if you really believe you need it - although the best solution is to prevent leakage into your surfski hull if you can…) |
| - | * If you add a second hole, this may allow you to pump air through your surfski to facilitate drainage (but don't over pressurize your ski). You might just leave both holes open while driving with your ski upside down? Even without turning your surfski upside down, on warmer days you will probably still promote some internal drying this way. | + | * **Drilling holes in carbon is a different situation**. You will probably need a very sharp bit such as a diamond bit for ceramic tile. And you do not want to leave a unprotected hole in carbon because it will tend to unravel on the edge via threads. |
| - | * Having a rear drain hole with a bung plug **can be problematic with a rear leash setup** during hulis (the leash line can catch the drain bung/straw and pull it out). There are at least a couple of ways of dealing with this. | + | * If you add **a second hole, this may allow you to pump air through your surfski to facilitate drainage and drying ** (but don't over pressurize your ski). You might just leave both holes open while driving with your ski upside down? Even without turning your surfski upside down, on warmer days you will probably still promote some internal drying this way. |
| - | * One is to just replace the bung plug with a piece of tape when you are going on the water on rougher days. If there is some concern about pressure equalization like going from hot air to cold water then this is probably not a good idea unless you add the tape on the water after your surfski temperature has equalized with the water. If you remove such tape after paddling then there is always the challenge of remembering to put it back on before paddling the next time. | + | * Having **a rear drain hole with a bung ****plug ****can**** be problematic with a rear leash setup** during hulis (the leash line can catch the drain bung/straw and pull it out). There are at least a couple of ways of dealing with this. |
| - | * Another solution is to add a front hole as this paddler has done - [[https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20559-kai-waa-vega-arc.html?start=20#41218|surfski.info post with photos]]. Notice also that bending the breather tube back into the footwell as illustrated probably lessens the likelihood of the tube getting kinked and blocked when your ski is lying upside down. We have reports of this occurring to surfskis lying in the sun and ultimately blowing out seams after heating up. | + | * One is to just replace the bung plug with a piece of tape when you are going on the water on rougher days. If there is some concern about pressure equalization like going from hot air to cold water then this is probably not a good idea unless you add the tape on the water after your surfski temperature has equalized with the water. If you remove such tape after paddling then there is always the challenge of remembering to put it back on before paddling the next time. |
| - | * … | + | * Another solution is to add a front hole as this paddler has done - [[https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20559-kai-waa-vega-arc.html?start=20#41218|surfski.info post with photos]]. Notice also that bending the breather tube back into the footwell as illustrated probably lessens the likelihood of the tube getting kinked and blocked when your ski is lying upside down. We have reports of this occurring to surfskis lying in the sun and ultimately blowing out seams after heating up. |
| + | * **Air Equalization** | ||
| + | * Discussion of bung plugs for pressure equlization | ||
| + | * [[https://surfski.info/forum/17-equipment/5264-vented-plugs.html|Surfski.info 2010 ]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.reddit.com/r/Surfski/comments/ygy118/comment/le48v3t/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button|Reddit Review of Vega Arc]] (scroll down to part 2) with **warning about bung tubes getting blocked and boats splitting** | ||
| + | * … | ||
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
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| <WRAP col2> | <WRAP col2> | ||
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| * [[:epoxy_additions|Adding Weed Guards, Loops, etc.]] (this is a Huki.com Pdf) | * [[:epoxy_additions|Adding Weed Guards, Loops, etc.]] (this is a Huki.com Pdf) | ||
| - | + | * [[https://www.huki.com/index.php?page=Bungee_Loops|Original Huki.com Link if it still works]] | |
| - | * [[https://www.huki.com/index.php?page=Bungee_Loops|Original Huki.com Link if it still works]] | + | |
| * [[:modifications#weed_guards|See Weed Guards Below]] | * [[:modifications#weed_guards|See Weed Guards Below]] | ||
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| <WRAP indent> | <WRAP indent> | ||
| - | In cold water when wearing bulky water shoes it can be difficult to get your feet back into the foot straps. This is especially true in big waves and when you have individual straps for each foot. By taping semi-rigid rubber inside the foot straps they will hold their shape so you can quickly get your feet into position and back to paddling. Some companies also sell footstrap covers that can also help hold footstrap shape. | + | In cold water when wearing bulky water shoes it can be difficult to get your feet back into the foot straps. This is especially true in big waves and when you have individual straps for each foot. By taping semi-rigid rubber inside the foot straps they will hold their shape so you can quickly get your feet into position and back to paddling. Some companies also sell **footstrap covers** that can also help hold footstrap shape. |
| * [[:stories:regrouping_help_2015#footstraps|Footstraps 4/03/2015]] (interesting that as late as 2015 quite a few paddlers were still not using them) | * [[:stories:regrouping_help_2015#footstraps|Footstraps 4/03/2015]] (interesting that as late as 2015 quite a few paddlers were still not using them) | ||
| * [[:footstraps_again_2015|Footstraps Again 11/07/2015]] | * [[:footstraps_again_2015|Footstraps Again 11/07/2015]] | ||
| + | * **Products** | ||
| + | * **Footstrap Covers** | ||
| + | * [[https://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/store/Foot-Strap-cover-p50254191|Ocean Paddlesports]] | ||
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| * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/2-announcements/19930-how-do-you-get-a-slick-bucket.html#37318|Making slicker seats (surfski.info)]] | * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/2-announcements/19930-how-do-you-get-a-slick-bucket.html#37318|Making slicker seats (surfski.info)]] | ||
| * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/1-general/17997-newbie-numb-legs.html|Padding and other adjustments for Numb Legs (Surfski.info)]] | * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/1-general/17997-newbie-numb-legs.html|Padding and other adjustments for Numb Legs (Surfski.info)]] | ||
| - | * [[:back_side_butt_rub|Backside Rubbing]] | + | * [[:health:back_side_butt_rub|Backside Rubbing]] |
| - | * [[https://www.huki.com/index.php?page=Innovations#prettyPhoto[Padding]/0/|Photo Examples of Padding]] | + | * **Padding Examples** |
| - | * [[https://oceanpaddler.com/product-category/accessories/seat-pads/|Oceanpaddler Seat Padding]] (just an example of what's available online, many options at various paddling stores) | + | * [[:seat_padding_from_foam|Sample custom seat padding]] |
| + | * [[https://www.huki.com/index.php?page=Innovations#prettyPhoto[Padding]/0/|Photo Examples of Padding]] | ||
| + | * [[https://oceanpaddler.com/product-category/accessories/seat-pads/|Oceanpaddler Seat Padding]] (just an example of what's available online, many options at various paddling stores) | ||
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
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| - | To avoid the sticky residue left by duct tape, use black electric tape (wider tape like 1.5" is easier to use). No messy cleanup after removing your race number. | + | To avoid the sticky residue left by duct tape, use black electric tape or higher quality plumber's pipe tape (wider tape like 1.5" is easier to use). Less messy cleanup after removing your race number. |
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
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| ==== Skegs ==== | ==== Skegs ==== | ||
| - | * [[:equipment:skegs|Discussion]] 01/2021 | + | * [[:equipment:rudders:skegs|Discussion]] 01/2021 |
| * [[:long_rudders_skegs_etc|Extra Long Rudders and Skegs]] 02/2020 | * [[:long_rudders_skegs_etc|Extra Long Rudders and Skegs]] 02/2020 | ||
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| * [[:rudder_cable|Rudder Cable Changes]] | * [[:rudder_cable|Rudder Cable Changes]] | ||
| * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/35-surfski-innovations/19693-self-centering-pedals-rudder-on-a-surfski.html|Making Pedals Self-Centering]] | * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/35-surfski-innovations/19693-self-centering-pedals-rudder-on-a-surfski.html|Making Pedals Self-Centering]] | ||
| - | * [[https://www.washrider.com/products/rudder-cable-tensioners|Cable Tensioners]] Washrider | + | * **Cable Tensioners ** (most useful for boats shared by mulitple paddlers who use different foot pedal settings) |
| - | * [[https://youtu.be/Hf0Jb7o-3FU|Tensioner Installation Video]] | + | * **Washrider** |
| - | * … | + | * [[https://www.washrider.com/products/rudder-cable-tensioners|Cable Tensioners]] |
| + | * [[https://youtu.be/Hf0Jb7o-3FU|Tensioner Installation Video]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.washrider.com/blogs/wrblog/diy-rudder-cables-and-cable-tensioners|Tensioner Installation & Maintenance]] | ||
| + | * **Other Options ** (we need feedback on these, so if you test them please give us your results (and please thoroughly test/crank on them in safe conditions before using them on rough waters)) | ||
| + | * **DIY ** (these systems probably do not work if tension is not always maintained on your steering cable where the tightener is installed) | ||
| + | * **** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZY0ps8Stz0|Youtube tensioner]] maybe you can find a metal bar with a center hole? how well will this hold with a steering cord??? | ||
| + | * Simple system with [[https://youtu.be/XudtqDiyG5U|stainless steel washers]] | ||
| + | * Likewise rope hitch knots are probably not going to stay fixed if tension is not constant… | ||
| + | * [[https://niteize.com/camjam-slidelock-rope-tightener|NiteIze Rope Tightener]] | ||
| + | * [[https://www.amazon.com/Roperoller-Tightening-Rollercam-Technology-Accessory/dp/B0D9PB2X2N|Roperoller Cam]] A reviewer has said that these are not adequately resistant to salt water | ||
| + | * … | ||
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| ==== Wave Deflectors ==== | ==== Wave Deflectors ==== | ||
| - | * [[https://youtu.be/66ZyONF9iKE|Installing a Mocke Deflector]] with tape (or any brand that has a bottom apron that will tape down). You can use pipe wrap tape for more sturdy adhesion and probably a bit more durability. | + | * [[https://youtu.be/66ZyONF9iKE|Installing a Deflector]] with tape (demos with a Mocke deflector but method works with any brand that has a bottom apron that will tape down). You can use pipe wrap tape for more sturdy adhesion and probably a bit more durability than duct tape. |
| * **Do-it-yourself** | * **Do-it-yourself** | ||
| * [[https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20559-kai-waa-vega-arc.html?start=20#41149|DIY Deflector for Vega Arc]] Surfski.info description with photos | * [[https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20559-kai-waa-vega-arc.html?start=20#41149|DIY Deflector for Vega Arc]] Surfski.info description with photos | ||
| * … | * … | ||
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| + | <WRAP centeralign> | ||
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| + | {{youtube>GcikLgenIKg?large}} | ||
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| + | **Vega Arc with homemade wave deflector**</WRAP> | ||
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| * Check major surfski brand and outlet websites - most offer weed guards | * Check major surfski brand and outlet websites - most offer weed guards | ||
| + | * [[https://jinventionz.com/products/weed-off|Jinventionz]] sells "Weed off" weed guard | ||
| * [[:weed_guards|Brief Discussion 7/19/22]] | * [[:weed_guards|Brief Discussion 7/19/22]] | ||
| * **Do-it-yourself** | * **Do-it-yourself** | ||
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| * If you are going to epoxy on a weed guard look at [[:modifications#epoxied_additions|epoxy additions]] | * If you are going to epoxy on a weed guard look at [[:modifications#epoxied_additions|epoxy additions]] | ||
| * **Custom Weed Guards** | * **Custom Weed Guards** | ||
| - | * [[https://bustedrudder.com/|Brokenrudder.com]] scroll down to weed guards | + | * [[https://bustedrudder.com/|Brokenrudder.com]] scroll down to weed guards, OC and surfski, (low side profile) custom angles to match different brand rudders |
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| ===== Paddles ===== | ===== Paddles ===== | ||
| - | * [[:setup#length|Paddle Length]] | + | * [[:setup#length|Paddle Length]] (choosing the right length for you) |
| + | * [[:changing_paddle_length|Permanently Shortening a Wing Paddle]] | ||
| * **Tape** - See [[:setup#hand_positionsetup|Paddle Setup]] | * **Tape** - See [[:setup#hand_positionsetup|Paddle Setup]] | ||
| * [[https://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=272&idcategory=103|Spare Paddle Holders]] | * [[https://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=272&idcategory=103|Spare Paddle Holders]] | ||
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