Dr. Bill; My Werner is currently a back-up/loaner, so doesn't get heavy usage. Has been reliable except for one thing, which probably applies to all take-down models. Oil the locking mechanism. Maybe carry a spare. I tossed my paddle on to sand after a surf landing and it broke (meaning the spring-like button thing). I whittled a dowel to fix it, but it was annoying. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have owned several Werner paddles over the years and been happy with them. I currently own 2 of their ultra-light carbon Kauai's and am very pleased. I have abused the Kauai's in ways that would make the Werner folks cringe and they are still holding up well. Regarding the weight difference. The new Werner paddles are really light in both glass and carbon. I do find that the reduced swing weight with the carbon blades is very worthwhile even though the total weight differance is not that great. Unless the money is going to squeeze out some other important purchase I would say definately go carbon. Regarding the ferrule button. It is rare that these buttons fail but it does happen. Werner sells spares. If you do experience a field failure I would suggest simply using a piece of duct tape to secure the joint in the desired position. I'm not a fan of using oil on my paddle for a couple of reasons, I find that it tends to attract and hold gunk at the ferrule, and if it seeps out and on to the shaft it's kind'a slippery. If you are concerned with corrosion I would reccomend a good fresh water rinsing after paddling and periodic inspection of the button. But of course your mileage may vary. -- Rob Cookson "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety" Benjamin Franklin > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of E. Sullivan > Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2000 1:03 PM > To: p w > Subject: [Paddlewise] Werner Paddles > > > Dr. Bill; > > My Werner is currently a back-up/loaner, so doesn't get > heavy usage. Has been reliable except for one thing, which > probably applies to all take-down models. Oil the locking > mechanism. Maybe carry a spare. I tossed my paddle on to > sand after a surf landing and it broke (meaning the > spring-like button thing). I whittled a dowel to fix it, but > it was annoying. > > ****************************************************************** > ********* > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the > author and not > to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > ****************************************************************** > ********* *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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