Oru Inlet Origami Kayak Paddle Holder

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My good friend Tim asked me to help him develop a paddle holder for his new Oru Inlet Origami Kayak. The paddle holder was tested in PLA and was plenty strong for the task. The paddle/oar end of the holder pressure fits around the pole of the oar firmly enough to hold it snugly. To remove the paddle/oar it's easiest to pivot the paddle upward to disengage one end of the paddle holder. Using this technique there is no need to mount the long arm to the kayak with velcro etc. The clip end of the holder firmly clips around the gunwale (black edge) of the kayak. The latest version of the STL file has a slight chamfer on one of the inside edges that allows the clip to be removed with a pivot of the clip so that beveled end can unclip from the gunwale. Prior to this chamfer the clip was so firm you needed a pick or small screwdriver to unseat the clip. Print the clip with the beveled end up and preferably the length along the X axis for strength and minimum bed movement. Quick demo of the clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsDu8Z5aAYg If you want to modify this design for other Oru Kayaks some things to consider: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkqLB6x3ws0 Time lapse / Octolapse of the clip being printed (orientation notes also): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hw_4pdZGgAQ I've been asked to add a few places where people can print this design. I have not uses these services as I have my own printer but as per request I'll add a couple resources to explore: https://www.treatstock.com/3d-printing-services ($10-$25 with shipping using PLA and 50%-100% infill) https://all3dp.com/1/best-online-3d-printing-service-3d-print-services/