Yakgrips - Kayak Paddle Grips - Product Reviews
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Description:
Yak Grips have a cushioned feel that follows the actual curve of your hands.
Customer Rating: 4.5 of 5
Reviewer:
Kayaqueur
Rating:
5
Date:
5/15/2013
Review:
I got the Velcro version since I
heard they stay in place better.
So far, they are just fine and
prevent my hands from slipping
when they are wet.
Reviewer:
SCUBA Diva
Rating:
5
Date:
5/8/2013
Review:
These yakgrips are great as they
adjust to the width of your paddle
and can be repositioned easily. I
recommend this product.
Reviewer:
Dave
Rating:
5
Date:
4/28/2013
Review:
don't go without Yakgrips
fantastic product
Reviewer:
gva
Rating:
5
Date:
4/3/2013
Review:
was hesitant at first as price
seemed a little much, but wife
wanted some for her paddle
because her hands kept
slipping. i ordered a pair for
myself as well thinking they
will help the hands during
those 3-4 day summer trips in
the 100 degree south wx.
Reviewer:
YAK grips
Rating:
5
Date:
1/2/2013
Review:
Arrived quickly and cushion my
hands very well so I can paddle
away comfortably.
Reviewer:
MandieBird
Rating:
5
Date:
12/29/2012
Review:
Thank you for your great service.
My order arrived promptly & in
good condition. I would purchase
again.
Reviewer:
Traxler
Rating:
5
Date:
12/23/2012
Review:
I have used these for six plus
years, I try to get out at least
twice a week. They held up
well and keep the blisters
away. well worth the money.
The first set finally wore out,
after six years.
Reviewer:
mary ann raph
Rating:
5
Date:
10/17/2012
Review:
Fabulous product.
Provides an excellent grip on
the paddle and eases hand
fatigue.
Reviewer:
kkb
Rating:
3
Date:
10/17/2012
Review:
Love the grips...but the first
time I used them they started to
rip.
Reviewer:
Adventuress
Rating:
5
Date:
10/8/2012
Review:
I really like these grips on my
kayak paddle. Before, I would get
irritation from the paddle rubbing
between my thumb and first finger.
These grips solve that problem. The
only negative was that they slip
some and have to be repositioned a
couple times during an outing.
However, I dont know how they could
be redesigned to be totally slip-
proof and still be able to stretch
and slide in place on the paddle.
Overall, a great item for the
paddler.
Reviewer:
Marlene Hoffman
Rating:
5
Date:
10/4/2012
Review:
Kayak paddle grips arrived
quickly, are nicely cushioned
and stay put on the paddle -
very pleased.
Reviewer:
Jaret
Rating:
5
Date:
9/28/2012
Review:
I just got into kayak fishing.
My first few times out, I did
not have
grips of gloves. My hands were
sore later that afternoon.
These
grips fixed that problem. It
was either these grips or a
pair of
gloves, I think I made the
right choice. They are pretty
easy to put
on if you wet the inside
first. They stay in place.
Perfect.
Reviewer:
Kayaqueur
Rating:
5
Date:
5/15/2013
Review:
I got the Velcro version since I
heard they stay in place better.
So far, they are just fine and
prevent my hands from slipping
when they are wet.
Reviewer:
SCUBA Diva
Rating:
5
Date:
5/8/2013
Review:
These yakgrips are great as they
adjust to the width of your paddle
and can be repositioned easily. I
recommend this product.
Reviewer:
Dave
Rating:
5
Date:
4/28/2013
Review:
don't go without Yakgrips
fantastic product
Reviewer:
gva
Rating:
5
Date:
4/3/2013
Review:
was hesitant at first as price
seemed a little much, but wife
wanted some for her paddle
because her hands kept
slipping. i ordered a pair for
myself as well thinking they
will help the hands during
those 3-4 day summer trips in
the 100 degree south wx.
Reviewer:
YAK grips
Rating:
5
Date:
1/2/2013
Review:
Arrived quickly and cushion my
hands very well so I can paddle
away comfortably.
Reviewer:
MandieBird
Rating:
5
Date:
12/29/2012
Review:
Thank you for your great service.
My order arrived promptly & in
good condition. I would purchase
again.
Reviewer:
Traxler
Rating:
5
Date:
12/23/2012
Review:
I have used these for six plus
years, I try to get out at least
twice a week. They held up
well and keep the blisters
away. well worth the money.
The first set finally wore out,
after six years.
Reviewer:
mary ann raph
Rating:
5
Date:
10/17/2012
Review:
Fabulous product.
Provides an excellent grip on
the paddle and eases hand
fatigue.
Reviewer:
kkb
Rating:
3
Date:
10/17/2012
Review:
Love the grips...but the first
time I used them they started to
rip.
Reviewer:
Adventuress
Rating:
5
Date:
10/8/2012
Review:
I really like these grips on my
kayak paddle. Before, I would get
irritation from the paddle rubbing
between my thumb and first finger.
These grips solve that problem. The
only negative was that they slip
some and have to be repositioned a
couple times during an outing.
However, I dont know how they could
be redesigned to be totally slip-
proof and still be able to stretch
and slide in place on the paddle.
Overall, a great item for the
paddler.
Reviewer:
Marlene Hoffman
Rating:
5
Date:
10/4/2012
Review:
Kayak paddle grips arrived
quickly, are nicely cushioned
and stay put on the paddle -
very pleased.
Reviewer:
Jaret
Rating:
5
Date:
9/28/2012
Review:
I just got into kayak fishing.
My first few times out, I did
not have
grips of gloves. My hands were
sore later that afternoon.
These
grips fixed that problem. It
was either these grips or a
pair of
gloves, I think I made the
right choice. They are pretty
easy to put
on if you wet the inside
first. They stay in place.
Perfect.
Reviewer:
Theskipper
Rating:
5
Date:
9/24/2012
Review:
Best grips I have found on the
market to date. Easy to install
on paddles and adjust if needed.
Will be buying another set
shortly.
Reviewer:
Joe
Rating:
5
Date:
9/13/2012
Review:
Took a little getting used to,
but now I really like them. A
good buy.
Reviewer:
Norman M.
Rating:
5
Date:
9/13/2012
Review:
just used them again so nice to
know where to put your
hands
Reviewer:
Terri
Rating:
5
Date:
9/12/2012
Review:
These grips are not only
perfect for kayak paddles,
but I found the VELCRO GRIPS
perfect for my SUP
paddle.. They really cushion
the stroke, and they
can be removed unlike the
stick on grips... Great
for when slippery as well. I
just love them!!!!
Reviewer:
Targhee
Rating:
5
Date:
9/7/2012
Review:
Work great. Easy to put on as
long as you wet them.
Reviewer:
Dogger
Rating:
4
Date:
9/7/2012
Review:
I have a Hobie mirage drive so
I dont paddle much,
but these are much more
comfortable than just
gripping the aluminum shaft.
One wigh they were @ 2
inches longer.
Reviewer:
George M
Rating:
5
Date:
8/30/2012
Review:
As a new yaker, I found myself
starting to get calluses. I
didnt
want to use gloves, as I
already use one for golf and
pair for
biking. I found these grips
online and included them in my
first
order with Austin. The grips
work great! They were easy to
install on my 2 piece paddle,
just make sure you use plenty
of
water as a lubricant when
installing. I like to wet my
hands
during use to increase
comfort.
Reviewer:
Skye
Rating:
5
Date:
8/27/2012
Review:
Great!! Thx
Reviewer:
Dick
Rating:
5
Date:
8/27/2012
Review:
Very comfortable
Reviewer:
Skye
Rating:
5
Date:
8/26/2012
Review:
Love the grips. Ordered yellow
but much brighter than picture
(lemony-lime). Returned for
black slip-ons. Be careful to
order velcro grips if one
piece paddle. I have 2-pc
paddle. Very comfortable to
use and grip in place
Reviewer:
Krena
Rating:
4
Date:
8/19/2012
Review:
They work as advertized! They
do move around the paddle but
just re- position and go!
Reviewer:
Sara
Rating:
5
Date:
8/19/2012
Review:
We love our Yakgrips! Our hands
feel so much better than just
holding on to the paddle alone!
Reviewer:
Lana
Rating:
5
Date:
8/17/2012
Review:
Awesome !!! Bought these for
myself, liked them so much Ive
given them as gifts.
Reviewer:
Lana Lee
Rating:
5
Date:
8/17/2012
Review:
Awesome!!!! Love these.
Reviewer:
Nor Cal Tony
Rating:
4
Date:
8/13/2012
Review:
To start they were a little
tough to slide onto the paddle
tubing. One I slide on dry
that was super hard the other
I used water as tag recommends
this worked better. However
they both seem to slide around
a little after a little bit of
paddling. The grip itself is
great. The grip certainly
reduces fatigue and chance of
blisters. I would still
recommend these.
Reviewer:
jonn
Rating:
4
Date:
8/5/2012
Review:
girlfriend loves the grips...
she is styling now ... YELLOW
SEAT..YELLOW TETHER... YELLOW
GRIPS... AND YELLOW
KAYAK...THANK YOU ACK !!
Reviewer:
Susan
Rating:
5
Date:
8/5/2012
Review:
I am a believer! Used my
husbands grips first -- then
had to order a pair for
myself. Just came back from
kayaking in a fjord in Norway
-- who would have thought that
kind of comfort was possible?
The velcro ones are the way to
go, particularly if you are
renting a paddle while on
vacation. No more sweaty
palms, also!
Reviewer:
Grippy
Rating:
5
Date:
8/4/2012
Review:
These work really well. They
slide some on my bending
branches angler classic paddle
but are worth the trouble. Will
keep a set on all of my paddles.
Reviewer:
George M
Rating:
5
Date:
8/3/2012
Review:
Easy to install, with plenty of
water, very comfortable to use.
Reviewer:
edster
Rating:
5
Date:
7/31/2012
Review:
They work great! Well worth
the money. Even tho I have a 2
piece paddle, I choose the
velcro version. Im glad I did.
Have not had any of the
slippage issues that has been
reported with the slide over
version.
Reviewer:
Ed
Rating:
4
Date:
7/25/2012
Review:
I found these grips to be an
excellent alternative
to gloves. It took a couple of
adjustments to get
them where I wanted them, and
to get the right
feel. But once adjusted they
are great.
Reviewer:
Becky
Rating:
5
Date:
7/25/2012
Review:
Have these on all our paddles,
keeps wet paddle from
slipping and add comfort to your
grip.
Reviewer:
Wendy
Rating:
5
Date:
7/18/2012
Review:
Excellent price and the Yak
Grips are perfect!
Reviewer:
Terry
Rating:
5
Date:
6/29/2012
Review:
Great product. I really like
the velcro version. It is easy
to put on and you can tighten
them up.
Reviewer:
Sherry
Rating:
5
Date:
5/17/2012
Review:
These paddle grips are great. I
used to wear gloves now I dont
have to. ACK is great to work
with.
Reviewer:
Tim
Rating:
5
Date:
5/15/2012
Review:
Love the Yakgrips. Makes
paddling easy on your hands and
they are easy to install. Grab a
pair and have fun.
Reviewer:
Al
Rating:
4
Date:
4/19/2012
Review:
Very comfortable, it makes it
easier to grip the paddle wet
Reviewer:
Greg
Rating:
5
Date:
3/20/2012
Review:
These work great, just as
advertised. I had the slip-on
and they did slide a little
but I rolled it back and put a
dab of hair spray under and
problem solved.
Reviewer:
yak104
Rating:
3
Date:
3/16/2012
Review:
good grips, but they tend to
slide on the paddle.
Reviewer:
Mckinness
Rating:
5
Date:
1/26/2012
Review:
Very comfortable, awesome buy!
Great addition for fisherman
putting in long days!
Reviewer:
Born2Yak
Rating:
5
Date:
1/26/2012
Review:
Use lots of water and they slip
right on. They'e thin & squishy
and feel great, perfect, no more
blisters. Look like they'll hold
up too.
Reviewer:
Lee in VT
Rating:
5
Date:
11/6/2011
Review:
They are great! Stay put, and
no more blisters!!!
Reviewer:
Gary
Rating:
4
Date:
11/2/2011
Review:
I like the ones I got for my
aluminum shaft paddle, very
comfortable, they do tend to
move a bit, but no big
problem. The ones I got my
wife slip and slide all over
her Fiberglass shaft.....guess
she will have to get some
gloves.
Reviewer:
Priscilla
Rating:
5
Date:
10/1/2011
Review:
Like them more than the
velcro. Velcro ones are
great but I kayak
alot and the velcro started to
wear . So i purchased these
and they
work great . Much better than
wearing gloves. Velcro ones
are
good for paddles that don't
break down into two pieces.
Reviewer:
sgtmikeuccs
Rating:
5
Date:
9/29/2011
Review:
Bought several of the slide on
grips. Due to variations in
the stadard diamater of paddle
shafts did find that some went
on relatively easy while
others were harder to put on.
Once they were in place had
negligable movement on them
during regular paddles and
found that after three to four
outings needed to make minor
adjustments. These were
easily accomplished. I would
recommend them for anyone that
wants comfort and a sure grip
on their two section paddle.
Reviewer:
dpw4812
Rating:
5
Date:
9/18/2011
Review:
Great product, no wear and tear
on the hands anymore. wife loves
them..... they feel great and
work as designed.
Reviewer:
Sharla
Rating:
2
Date:
9/6/2011
Review:
Yay! No more blisters ... Only
negative would be that they tend
to slide ever so slightly, but
besides that GREAT!
Reviewer:
Pete A
Rating:
4
Date:
8/16/2011
Review:
Good product - we have
Aquabound stringray paddles
which are
2 piece, but the adjustable
connector is quite large on
one side
so getting the 2 piece
yakgrips on the one side was
difficult - the
2 sets we got seemed to be a
bit different and one wouldn't
go
over the connector. If you
have these paddles I would
recommend the one pice paddle
yak grips that velcro on -
unfortunately they only come
in black
Reviewer:
Coyote4
Rating:
4
Date:
8/3/2011
Review:
Yak grips.
I bought the velcro grips for
a Aquabound Stingray TLC
paddle and the slide-on grips
for a Werner Skagit two-piece.
I recommend using the velcro
grips for all paddles now
(unless you just HAVE to have
color). They are 5 star.
They are easy to put on, have
some elasticity for fitting,
and easy to adjust by un-
velcroing them. They don't
slide, and the joining seam is
not noticeable when paddling.
One slide-on grip went on
quickly and easily. One
slide-on grip took a long
frustrating time to get into
position. Have not used that
paddle yet; so don't know if
the easy to put on one will
slide around when if it gets
wet. Also don't know if the
hard-to-install one will be
difficult to adjust once it
cooks on.
Reviewer:
Sarah
Rating:
4
Date:
8/1/2011
Review:
Great product, really helps with
hand sores. The only issue is
that they are a pain to get on.
Be sure to wet them and paddle
in order to get them slide on.
Reviewer:
David
Rating:
5
Date:
7/20/2011
Review:
I love the Paddle Grips, no
more blisters on my hands
ACK is also outstanding on
everything
Reviewer:
Beginner
Rating:
4
Date:
7/6/2011
Review:
Nice padded grips. As a
beginning kayaker these grips
help protect my hands on
paddles plus the added bonus
of keeping my hands in the
correct position.
Reviewer:
bulldog1935
Rating:
4
Date:
6/24/2011
Review:
they're not going to stay. I bought some more of these. They're so comfortable that the slippy part is easy live with.
Reviewer:
Paddleman
Rating:
5
Date:
6/22/2011
Review:
must have item...makes it so much nicer for paddling, with less fatigue on hands, and more comfort...if you have a small handle diameter, don't get the one piece yakgrip...get the velcro wrap around one,so you can tighten around the smaller diameter shaft better..
Reviewer:
Kayak Chris
Rating:
4
Date:
6/20/2011
Review:
Great paddle and rod holder. Only down side I
could find so far is you can't use it with a skirt.
Reviewer:
Yakaddict
Rating:
5
Date:
6/16/2011
Review:
I buy a set of these for every paddle I own...they work great and come in perdy colors too!
Reviewer:
Jim Crocker
Rating:
5
Date:
6/9/2011
Review:
They work great - will order more for other paddles.
Reviewer:
Big D
Rating:
5
Date:
6/3/2011
Review:
AWESOME product love it have recommended the grips to everyone I know that kayaks.
Reviewer:
stay, thing
Rating:
4
Date:
6/2/2011
Review:
I like them better than a glove - my daughter won't
wear a glove and really likes them. But, they don't
stay put - the harder you work, the more they move
around, and this frustrates her. Adjusting them can
become a distraction. And yes, they improve
comfort.
Reviewer:
Zeth
Rating:
4
Date:
5/13/2011
Review:
This is my second pair (this one for the wife). Works great, big help with hand fatigue.
Reviewer:
David
Rating:
4
Date:
4/21/2011
Review:
Perform about as well as to be expected.
Reviewer:
Dave
Rating:
5
Date:
4/7/2011
Review:
fantastic feel made the grips fit my hands so much better less fatigue
Reviewer:
JMW
Rating:
5
Date:
3/24/2011
Review:
Very comfortable. Like a hand massage everytime I paddle. ACK customer service is great too.
Reviewer:
Bass Buggy
Rating:
5
Date:
1/16/2011
Review:
These work really well to protect your hands from blisters, highly recommend them!
Reviewer:
DC New York
Rating:
5
Date:
12/27/2010
Review:
The best thing made for comfort and to save our hands. Do not move when placed on paddles.
Reviewer:
Ed L
Rating:
4
Date:
11/8/2010
Review:
Most obvious pro is comfort. Also as a newer kayaker they guide your hand to the same place on the paddle.Tend to slip a bit but pros outweigh this.
Reviewer:
S. Jones
Rating:
5
Date:
10/16/2010
Review:
These actually work better than I expected on 2 pc Werner paddle, bent shaft. Very little rotational slippage. No longitudinal slippage. You do not notice the slight rotational slippage until after the days paddling and see maybe 1/8 of full rotation slippage over the entire day. Has no noticeable effect on grip or control. They also and great visibility to the black shaft and black paddle Werner paddles in case you drop the in the water in a flip. Highly recommend.
Reviewer:
dejeble
Rating:
4
Date:
10/1/2010
Review:
Works pretty good. i like them, but they do move around which is no big deal.
Reviewer:
Aaron
Rating:
4
Date:
9/30/2010
Review:
These grips are great. Before I needed to wear gloves and even then my hands would move around on the paddle. These grips are comfortable, my hands are always symmetrically placed, and I can also wear my ring without it interferring with my grip...with no gloves. I did have to Jerry-Rig by placing thin strips of tape at the edge of each grip (Gorrilla Tape is ideal) which keeps them from moving when wet. They could only be improved by including small grooves for fingers for more anotomy purposes.
Reviewer:
Chuck
Rating:
2
Date:
9/22/2010
Review:
This is a pretty good product. I've decided I just don't need to use them. they slide up and down on the shaft of my paddle.
Reviewer:
Carolyn
Rating:
5
Date:
9/16/2010
Review:
The Yak Grips make paddling much less fatiguing and reduces pressure on my hands.
Reviewer:
nashville paddler
Rating:
2
Date:
9/16/2010
Review:
these things were hard to get on. adding water certainly helped. but once in place they stay in place which then makes them difficult to remove. I found them to be too bulky while I was paddling and kept noticing my hands falling asleep from gripping them. I will be passing them along to a friend who might find them more useful. id rather do without padding that deal with the bulk of these. for someone who likes this amount of padding this product will be great. theres no flaw with the product...i just dont like it for myself
Reviewer:
Bev Buss
Rating:
5
Date:
9/11/2010
Review:
These really save my hands. They don't slide when wet and help me avoid calluses. I don't have to remove my wedding rings now when I paddle.
Reviewer:
DRY
Rating:
4
Date:
9/10/2010
Review:
Work very well but slip slightly on the paddles. Very comfortable and no blisters.
Reviewer:
Amy
Rating:
5
Date:
9/5/2010
Review:
I bought these for my husband after having a pair myself. We both love them. Highly recommended
Reviewer:
Dustin
Rating:
5
Date:
9/5/2010
Review:
The wife and I love the yakgrips, I was wondering if having a nice carbon shaft paddle would warrant having the grips but from my experience and research they can help and also help from preventing blisters. Plus they add style to your paddle.
Reviewer:
B.C.
Rating:
5
Date:
8/29/2010
Review:
Soft cushion grips are easily installed and provide hours of paddling comfort.
Reviewer:
dc
Rating:
5
Date:
8/23/2010
Review:
these really help when kayaking. highly recommended. they will save you some blisters, I assure you.
Reviewer:
kerri
Rating:
4
Date:
8/22/2010
Review:
I like these a lot. I am new to kayaking and I have not gotten one blister! One moves a little bit on the paddle, but the other one does not. I am actually glad the one is a little lose cause then I can easily adjust it while paddling if I want to. Excellent for the price!
Reviewer:
expat in Kuwait
Rating:
5
Date:
8/22/2010
Review:
Perfect fit on my Werner paddle, as I'm based in Kuwait, both are
currently used in the Arabian Gulf. Great quality for the price!
Reviewer:
expat in Kuwait
Rating:
5
Date:
8/22/2010
Review:
Perfect fit on my Werner paddle, as I'm based in Kuwait, both are currently used in the Arabian Gulf. Great quality for the price!
Reviewer:
Robert Marquart
Rating:
5
Date:
8/19/2010
Review:
Comfortable grips and conveniently offered in different colors.
Reviewer:
Judy
Rating:
3
Date:
8/19/2010
Review:
I do not care for these. It may be because it has now change the size of the paddle and I have smaller hands.
Reviewer:
S.Curtis
Rating:
5
Date:
7/28/2010
Review:
Work great a lot more comfort and control.
Reviewer:
Elizabeth
Rating:
5
Date:
7/22/2010
Review:
I absolutely love these things! My hands would get sore and stick to the handles using a regular paddle. These grips are really comfortable and make the ride more enjoyable.
Reviewer:
Ricky
Rating:
5
Date:
7/21/2010
Review:
Used with an Aqua-Bound 230cm Manta Ray paddle. It
makes being on the water such a more enjoyable
experience. My hands don't blister and I don't get
as tired anymore.
Reviewer:
Allyson
Rating:
4
Date:
7/15/2010
Review:
Bought the Blue Wave and the Red for my 2 kayak paddles. They work really well for not getting blisters on the hands. My only complaint is since half my paddle has a tapered shaft and the other has a round shaft, the one grip moves a little and the other grip stays stationary. Wish both stayed stationary.
Reviewer:
Flo
Rating:
5
Date:
7/14/2010
Review:
I have been using Yakgrips for years. I love them. They feel good on the hands and prevent blisters.
Reviewer:
BGS
Rating:
4
Date:
7/10/2010
Review:
I did 42 miles one weekend in a kayak with two guys in canoes. They had blisters. I did not. I think these saved me. The are hard to install. They also slowly creep around after many miles but they slide back where you want them. I need to glue them in place or something. I'm sure they saved my hands.
Reviewer:
ESierra
Rating:
4
Date:
7/8/2010
Review:
These grips are very comfortable to use, and are not that difficult to put on. They do end up getting a bit of a twist from slipping even following the instructions. I may try another installation method of using hair spray on them when I put them on. Overall worth using
Reviewer:
arizonakayaker
Rating:
5
Date:
7/7/2010
Review:
love the Yak grips. Perfect. Way better than wearing gloves.
Reviewer:
Gayla
Rating:
5
Date:
7/1/2010
Review:
LOVE the cushioning they provide and the fact that
I'm no longer getting blisters. The only downside
is that they tend to slip a little even after
following the instructions.
Reviewer:
Mike
Rating:
4
Date:
6/14/2010
Review:
Pretty good product. They do move some when wet but provide a great comfort for long paddles
Reviewer:
Kara
Rating:
5
Date:
6/12/2010
Review:
These are great! Without these I got blisters on the inside of my thumbs after about 1 hour of paddling. With these Yakgrips I was able to paddle for 5 hours and not get any blisters!
Reviewer:
Wayne
Rating:
4
Date:
6/10/2010
Review:
Much more convenient than wearing gloves, especially when fishing.
Reviewer:
DianaT53
Rating:
3
Date:
5/14/2010
Review:
Hard to put on. After I got it on it would slide out of place and then was just as hard to move it back. The positive is when it is where I want it it to be it does provide the comfort that is advertised.
Reviewer:
jim
Rating:
4
Date:
4/19/2010
Review:
grips work great. and look good too on my paddles. the wife loves em also..
Reviewer:
Charlie Potts
Rating:
4
Date:
4/17/2010
Review:
Boy, do these make for better feeling hands after hours of paddling! Nice!
Reviewer:
Martha
Rating:
5
Date:
12/9/2009
Review:
Always fast and quality service with ACK. Always satisfied with my purchases. The grips work great on the kayak paddles.
Reviewer:
Betty P.
Rating:
5
Date:
11/12/2009
Review:
Very comfortable and even better as weather becomes cool.
Reviewer:
Jim Moran
Rating:
5
Date:
11/10/2009
Review:
Excellent! Very satisfied! Very high quality.
Reviewer:
Ian
Rating:
4
Date:
11/5/2009
Review:
Much less finger fatigue when using these Yakgrips. I prefer them over gloves. Highly recommended.
Reviewer:
John
Rating:
3
Date:
10/30/2009
Review:
They definitely reduce hand fatigue. I recommend them.
Reviewer:
lil 1
Rating:
4
Date:
10/12/2009
Review:
The Yakgrips - Kayak Paddle Grips work better than gloves but the yellow is more of a lime green.
Reviewer:
ocyaker
Rating:
4
Date:
10/8/2009
Review:
I agree, these are difficult to put on and hard to find the right spot, but once you do, they are outstanding.
Reviewer:
Tom W
Rating:
3
Date:
9/26/2009
Review:
The Yakgrips are comfortable, however they are difficult to put on following the directions as written. Also, once they get wet while paddling, they tend to move around. If I were to do it over, gloves would be my choice.
Reviewer:
Gail Hyder Wiley
Rating:
4
Date:
9/25/2009
Review:
These definitely make paddling more comfortable, but they tend to migrate along the paddle shaft. Still, very glad I purchased these. My husband likes his too.
Reviewer:
Jim K
Rating:
5
Date:
8/27/2009
Review:
Much nicer than gloves when fishing. They allow you to use your fingers for changing lures, removing lures from fish etc.
Reviewer:
Jackie B
Rating:
5
Date:
7/15/2009
Review:
Awesome! A must have if you Kayak long hours like I do. It saves your hands & fingers, no blisters or callouses. I'm sure they will be just as effective when the weather changes from hot to cold very good insulation.Great purchase.
Reviewer:
Noanker
Rating:
4
Date:
6/26/2009
Review:
Very easy to put on - and in my case they do still move along the paddle somewhat. So I adjusted the drip rings, and that has helped keep them properly located.
Reviewer:
Matt-a-yak-yak
Rating:
4
Date:
6/4/2009
Review:
These Yakgrips certainly help with comfort, and for casual paddling I like them a lot. But for kayaking in a more aggressive manner, either on a river or in the surf, they're going to slip when wet and move around on the paddle too much. So they're great for the right use, just not for everything. What I find amazing is how my yellow ones were a bright yellow when I got them, but now after a few uses have turned more bright green in color - which is awesome because now they match my lime green Ocean Kayak!
Reviewer:
PaddlePrincess
Rating:
3
Date:
6/3/2009
Review:
Better than a plain metal shaft, but they slip on the shaft when wet. Would prefer a thicker rubberized grip to these - like original equipment ones.
Reviewer:
Glenn
Rating:
4
Date:
5/31/2009
Review:
I like thicker grip area for my hands but they tend to move on the shaft.
Reviewer:
Mike
Rating:
5
Date:
5/3/2009
Review:
These grips are great I recommend them highly. They are much better than holding on to the to the metal handle of the paddle.
Reviewer:
freebird64
Rating:
5
Date:
4/30/2009
Review:
This is my second pair. I wore out my first pair after 2 years of weekend paddling. These grips are fantastic! A real hand saver. A fish a lot in one place out in the sun, the grips keep my paddle from getting to hot to handle.
Reviewer:
Sarah
Rating:
5
Date:
4/20/2009
Review:
Love em! They prevent my girly hands from getting those horrible blisters.
Reviewer:
Al Braunworth
Rating:
5
Date:
3/31/2009
Review:
Excellent grip, and keeps my hands going back to
the same place! Definitely a great purchase!
Reviewer:
Scott
Rating:
5
Date:
3/30/2009
Review:
Much more comfortable than a bare paddle and no more blisters. They also help with hand placement.
Reviewer:
D. Rinehart
Rating:
5
Date:
3/5/2009
Review:
Excellent product - Good instructions for easy installation on paddle - The price is very fair compared to other products - The shipping was in less than 24 hours - Packaging for shipment was the best I have ever seen -
Reviewer:
kayak don
Rating:
4
Date:
10/1/2008
Review:
Fairly easy to install. Feel great! Do slip around some when they get wet. Rolled back both ends of each grip, put on a ring of double-faced tape, unrolled the ends. Will see how that works. Otherwise, they do save your hands.
Reviewer:
kcasler60@windstream.net
Rating:
5
Date:
10/1/2008
Review:
After friends suggested I try the Yakgrips after a long kayak ride with sore palms I tried them...EXCELLENT PRODUCT....I can't imagine not having them. They make what is a memorable kayak ride even better. THANK YOU
Reviewer:
kayakcrazy
Rating:
4
Date:
9/28/2008
Review:
Though my husband and I haven't gotten to use them yet, we have put them on our paddles and I can tell by the secure hold that they are really going to help with our grips and lessen the strain on our hands.
Reviewer:
lcm
Rating:
4
Date:
9/27/2008
Review:
just used today out at the islands for a couple of hours. And my hands are so much happier. They really helped in the soreness of hands. I got the velcro ones and really like them.
thanks
Reviewer:
bgy
Rating:
5
Date:
9/12/2008
Review:
Excellent product for protecting your hands. Unobtrusive. A little difficult to install but as soon as it fits the handle of the paddle it works well.
Reviewer:
dustdevil
Rating:
5
Date:
9/11/2008
Review:
The grips fit perfectly and have prevented blisters when kayaking. This company has well-priced products and ships very quickly.
Reviewer:
Jer
Rating:
5
Date:
9/3/2008
Review:
These are the perfect addition to any paddle. Bought a few pair of grips. Wetting the slip on ones definitely makes for an easier install. As others have mentioned, they do slip and rotate a little when paddling. I will try the hairspray trick and see if that helps. Overall, we are very satisfied with the grips - improves comfort.
Reviewer:
Wolfie
Rating:
4
Date:
8/30/2008
Review:
These work great in avoiding blisters and no more having to wear gloves! However, being a female, the store recommended I purchase a smaller shaft paddle and the grips tend to slip when wet. I will try the recommendation of another reviewer and see if duct tape fixes the problem.
Reviewer:
cfreitas
Rating:
4
Date:
8/26/2008
Review:
Absolutely love these. No more sore hands. They do tend to slide around a bit when they get wet though... I will follow the advice of others here and try a little hairspray or duct tape.
Reviewer:
riggins
Rating:
5
Date:
8/19/2008
Review:
These are great! keeps your hands from slipping, makes paddling easier and can go further. love them.
Reviewer:
F-16 GIB
Rating:
5
Date:
7/27/2008
Review:
These grips are super, they are so comfortable. One additional benefit is the placement of the grips keeps your hands where they should be. There is no second guessing where your hands should be, a benefit for a beginner in the sport. I wish I had these years ago.
Reviewer:
Pavy
Rating:
5
Date:
7/21/2008
Review:
Grips feel great...no sore hands or blisters. If grips slide around on you, peel the grips back and spray all over with hairspray, put grips back in place and once dry, grips will not move.
Reviewer:
RandySweet
Rating:
5
Date:
5/27/2008
Review:
These grips (both the slip on and the velcro) are the greatest... I wear rings that don't come off, especially the one on my thumb. Before the grips I could count on blistering and PAIN. No more. Better kayakers have said to me "You're gonna paddle with those rings on?" My comeback, "With my Yakgrips, I don't even notice I'm wearing them....."
Reviewer:
Chris
Rating:
5
Date:
5/10/2008
Review:
These are great. They keep you from getting sore hands and blisters. I don't know what others are complaining about, these are easy to install. Just put a little water on the inside and they slide right on. worth every penny
Reviewer:
ufgator
Rating:
5
Date:
3/17/2008
Review:
The grips with velcro are far easier to install than the slip on model. Saves wear and tear on the hands for longer trips.
Reviewer:
GRIFF
Rating:
5
Date:
1/2/2008
Review:
Great item - go on nice and easy and are very effective. Nicely priced when compared to other outfitters. The "orange" Yak Grips compliment the the orange blades on the Bending Branches Angler Slice Paddles....if you like to color coordinate....ha ha!
Reviewer:
John Miller
Rating:
5
Date:
10/23/2007
Review:
I bought 3 sets, 1 for me, 1 for my wife, 1 for her best friend. The girls like them more than me, much more comfortable, guides their hands to the proper paddle position, more comfortable than wet gloves. Our only complaint is they slide up and down the shaft while paddling, a little duct tape goes a long ways to solving this problem.
Reviewer:
DB-ARK
Rating:
5
Date:
8/30/2007
Review:
Helps my sore hands
Reviewer:
kmc
Rating:
5
Date:
8/29/2007
Review:
My hands don't hurt as much since i have been using these.
Reviewer:
bzizzi
Rating:
5
Date:
7/22/2007
Review:
No more blisters !!!! Very comfortable and they stay in place.
Reviewer:
youngsalt
Rating:
4
Date:
1/27/2007
Review:
keeps your hands warm and blister free
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