I have a problem with my Lightning Paddle. It stuck together. I couldn't get it apart...now the paddle is stuck...solid. I can't get it either apart, or back together completely. Any suggestions? ------------- Been there, done that, gave up. First year of sea kayaking I just threw my Werner paddle in the back of the truck without breaking it down. When I finally tried to break it down it was corroded together. After trying everything I could think of I started working on it with 2 vice grips. I got them to turn but was ripping up the fiberglass handle with the grips. While fooling with it the push button got stuck. I used a screw driver to punch it down and it jammed inside the paddle. I'm not a patient man so just duct taped the push button hole and have paddled that way since. I don't know if soaking the paddle for a 'long time' to loosen the salt would help or not. Vinegar helps break down some kinds of corrosion. Clyde Sisler http://csisler.com *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Mar 15 1999 - 06:07:04 PST
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