Get A Grip 

I've bought Burnwater Fusion Grip...great stuff, but expensive! Use Self-Fusing Silicon Tape (look on Amazon) Xtreme Tape is soooo much cheaper and it's the same stuff! I've wrapped the grip closer the blade, since I've learned in GWN Paddling Clinics to choke closer to the blade on the Starts and a 12-inch grip for increasing the reach as you settle into race pace.

Hey there! Most on my team just use electrical tape as it is pliable, cheap and lasts fairly well. Simply cut a piece that fits the side of the paddle and stretch over the edge as you lay it down. There are dragon boat specific brands carrying paddle edge tape that is clear vinyl material that is tougher but more pricey

@cipaddler042 u can buy it online. can be hard to find depending on the keywords used, but I bought mine at Parts Express under "shrink tape." Other times it looks like it is called "cold shrink tape" or "fusion tape." I'd recommend not spending over $0.80 per foot for the stuff. A quick search shows that most rolls that look like mine in the vid are your best bet. Good luck!

This is the tape I've used, it works really well. (There are other colors available too.) www.amazon.com/X-Treme-Tape-TPE-XZLB-Silicone-Triangular/dp/B01J51XYTI/

Where do you get this tape?