Kashaka Care

African Kashaka Asalatua Asalato Cas Cas for sale UK.Kashaka Care: How to care for your Kashaka.

Kashaka made from gourds are a natural product made of dried fruit. Over time & with use, they will eventually crack & break. If you take care with them, your Kashaka will last longer.

Kashaka Pro are made from high density plastic & do not crack from normal use or when dropped.

Kashaka made from cork do not crack from normal use or when dropped.


Gourd Kashaka:

  • Do not let the kashaka get wet or damp. Store them in a dry place. Water can effect both the gourds and the filling inside which is often made of seeds or beans.
  • When first learning or trying new moves / tricks, you will drop them – practice somewhere with a soft floor (eg. grass or carpet).
  • Try not to play too hard – play with a steady, relaxed movement to get the best control & a softer ‘clack’.
  • Wrap or pack them well when carrying in a bag.
  • Consider getting Cork Kashaka for practice – they don’t crack when dropped.
  • If one of your gourd kashakas do crack, apply a small amount of superglue to the crack as soon as possible. If left, the crack is likely to get worse. The liquid superglue sold in bottles, rather then tubes works well – drip a small drop into and along the crack. Make sure the glue is fully dried before playing your kashaka!

Kashaka Pro:

Kashaka Pro are much more robust than natural gourds & should not have any problems with cracks or breakages from playing. They have shock absorbent qualities and will not break even if dropped on a hard surface.

They will not be affected by moisture & can even be played in the rain and behind waterfalls, but do not allow them to be immersed or soaked in water or left out in the rain – water could travel along the rope into the balls, causing condensation & eventually causing the metal filling to rust.

Occasionally wipe the Kashaka Pro with a clean damp cloth & dry with a clean cloth or paper towel.

Over time & with use, a slight silver-grey discolouration can occur inside the balls caused by the metal bead filling. This is normal & does not affect the sound or playing of the Kashaka in any way.


Steel Kashaka:

Steel Kashaka are very hard. Take care not to hurt yourself or others when using them.  Recommended for outdoor use with plenty of space. They are stronger than gourd Kashaka, but do not have the same shock absorbing qualities as the plastic Kashaka Pro and can crack if dropped on a hard surface. It is recommended to play them where there is a soft surface – sand, grass or carpet.


Cork Kashaka:

Cork Kashaka will not break when dropped, so can be played anywhere.

Like Kashaka Pro, Cork Kashaka will not be affected by moisture & can even be played in the rain, but do not allow them to be immersed in water or leave them out in the rain.


Wooden & ABS plastic Kashaka:

If you are unfortunate and have bought wooden Kashaka or Kashaka made of ABS plastic, they will break – there is nothing that can be done to prevent this, it is just a matter of time. Kashaka made of wood are often particularly unfit for purpose and best avoided. ABS plastic Kashaka will last a bit longer but will crack over time and anyway they usually do not have a good sound. (see Kashaka Buyers Guide Here )


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