Hi Javier,
OK, thank you for the photos, I understand exactly what you want to do now.
Yes, I think a repair to this paddle should be possible. The technique would be very similar to the that which we demonstrated in the
kayak repair video tutorial where you will use a combination of
kevlar flat braid,
epoxy repair resin and
unperforated release film pulled tight over the repaired area to hold down the kevlar braid and smooth the resin between the braid and the surrounding paddle so that there is not a 'step' where the braid ends.
I can't tell from the photo exactly how 'wide' the braid is (i.e. if you measure up one side of the padle, over the top and down the other side, what is that measurement) but I would say you're looking at either the very narrow
14mm kevlar flat braid or the weider
32mm kevlar flat braid. Probably the 32mm (which would give you about 12mm either side).
The reason we use the rpaid repair epoxy is because it has a very high bond strangth and a high flexural strength making it idea for this type of application.
In terms of the process, you just need to decide between stripping off all of the braid and replacing it or just stripping of the worst damaged area and replacing the braid there (like we do in the video). Everything else should be just as you saw it.
All the best, Matt
Matt StathamEasy Composites / Carbon Mods - Technical Sales