{"product_id":"yakgear-tpc1-taco-paddle-clip-kit-for-kayaks","title":"YakGear TPC1 Taco Paddle Clip Kit, Black, 6-Inch","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe YakGear Taco Paddle Clip Kit gives your paddle a home on deck, so it's out of the way but still an arm's reach when you need it. Six-inch taco-style clips grab shafts from 1-1\/4 to 1-1\/2 inch, snap on and pull off with no latches, and ship with the mounting hardware to get them on your kayak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe YakGear Taco Paddle Clip Kit is the simple, get-it-done answer to the age-old kayak problem: where do you put the paddle when your hands are full? You're fighting a fish, working a lure, or drifting up on a spot, and that paddle needs a home right now. These 6-inch taco-style clips give it one. They snap over the shaft and hold it flat against the deck so it's out of the way but still within reach when you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is dead simple, and that's the point. Each clip is a curved channel, a taco shape, that grabs paddle shafts ranging from 1-1\/4 inch up to 1-1\/2 inch. There's a 1-1\/8 inch opening across the top, so the paddle clicks in and stays put instead of popping loose every time you lean. You press the shaft down past the lip, it seats into the channel, and it's locked for storage. Pull up and it's free. No latches to fiddle with, nothing to break in the cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe like these on sit-on-top fishing kayaks where deck space is at a premium. Mount a pair along the gunwale, or one forward and one aft, and the paddle rides parallel to the hull instead of rolling around loose. That matters more than folks think. A loose paddle in chop is a paddle that's going overboard, and a swim to chase it down is nobody's idea of a good day. The clips also work on canoes and smaller touring boats, anywhere you want a dedicated paddle park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA few honest notes from rigging these. The clips grab round aluminum and fiberglass shafts tightest. If you're running an oval carbon shaft, you may need a wrap of grip tape to build the diameter up so it seats fully. Measure your shaft at the grip area before you buy. Something around 1-3\/8 inch drops in perfectly. A true 1-1\/2 inch shaft goes in but takes a firm push.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward, and the kit ships with mounting hardware and instructions in the bag. That said, think about what you're screwing into. On a thick roto-molded hull, the included screws can come up short, so keep some 1-1\/2 inch stainless fasteners on hand as a backup. And on any thin deck, back the mount with a small plate or a fender washer underneath so you're not relying on the plastic alone to hold thread. Direct screws into thin plastic can work loose or crack over a season of pounding. Five minutes of prep here saves you a lost paddle later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor rough-water use, a lot of anglers run a short length of 1\/4 inch shock cord across the tops of the clips as a second layer of security. The clips hold fine for normal paddling and storage on their own. But if you're punching through surf or running big boat wakes, that little bit of bungee insurance keeps everything home. It's a two-minute add and worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy bother with a dedicated clip instead of just jamming the paddle under your deck bungees? Bungees stretch out over time, and a paddle wedged under them shifts around and works free at the worst moment. A clip holds the same spot every time, so you build muscle memory for exactly where your paddle lives. And if you fish the Florida sun a lot, give the black finish a rinse and a wipe now and then. UV is hard on anything that lives on deck, and a little care keeps it holding tight season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne more thing on placement. The 6-inch length is sized for standard kayak paddles and holds the shaft securely near the center. On a long touring paddle the blades will still hang past the clips, so mount them where those blades won't catch a line or a rod tip. Think through your deck layout before you drill. Measure twice, drill once, and you'll have a clean paddle park that just works, trip after trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e6-inch taco-style clips fit paddle shafts from 1-1\/4 inch to 1-1\/2 inch for a secure hold\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1-1\/8 inch top opening locks the shaft in place so it won't pop loose in chop\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCurved channel design snaps over the paddle and releases with a simple pull, no latches to break\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHolds the paddle flat against the deck, keeping it clear of your casting and fighting room\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorks on sit-on-top kayaks, canoes, and smaller touring boats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting hardware and installation instructions included in the kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack finish keeps a low profile on the deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUniversal fit grabs round aluminum and fiberglass shafts tightest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized YakGear reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat size paddle shafts does the Taco Paddle Clip Kit fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for shafts from 1-1\/4 inch up to 1-1\/2 inch, with a 1-1\/8 inch opening across the top that locks the paddle in. Measure your shaft at the grip area first. Around 1-3\/8 inch seats perfectly, and a full 1-1\/2 inch goes in with a firm push.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow long are the clips?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eEach clip is 6 inches long, sized for standard kayak paddles. On a longer touring paddle the blades will hang past the clips, so plan your mounting spot with that in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes the kit come with mounting hardware?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. Mounting hardware and installation instructions ship in the bag. On thick roto-molded hulls, keep some 1-1\/2 inch stainless screws handy in case the included fasteners come up short.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it hold an oval or carbon paddle shaft?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe clips grab round aluminum and fiberglass shafts tightest. An oval carbon shaft may not seat fully, so a wrap of grip tape to build up the diameter usually solves it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I mount these on a thin plastic kayak deck?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can, but back the mount with a small plate or fender washer underneath so the screws aren't relying on thin plastic alone. That keeps the clip from working loose over a season of use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill the clips hold my paddle in rough water?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThey hold fine for normal paddling and storage. If you're punching through surf or big wakes, run a short length of 1\/4 inch shock cord across the tops of the clips for extra security.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat kind of boats do these work on?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eSit-on-top fishing kayaks are the sweet spot, but they also work on canoes and smaller touring boats. 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