In a message dated 3/9/00 3:13:43 PM, CHUCK_at_multitech.com writes: << Years ago at a symposium a rep from Werner Paddles recommended spraying a little silicone spray in the joint rather than using oil or a spray like WD-40. Like Rob, he pointed out that oil-based sprays can actually attract grit, which over time can abrade and loosen the joint. >> Chuck, sorry to have misspelled your last name in an earlier post. I heard the same advice and have used silicone religiously every time the ferrule starts to get too sticky. I bought a can, used it once to treat all five paddles, then lost the can. Two years later, I'm still too cheap to buy a new can, I know I'll find it someday. The paddles have worked without a hitch for two years with that one application. I spoke with the Werner factory the other day. I have two paddles that I bought early in my education that are too long for me. I tried to sell them but couldn't bear to sell brand new Werner paddles at a loss of $50 per paddle. The factory said they can cut them down for less than $40 per paddle, and incredible deal if you like me bought a great, but too long, paddle from a less than knowledgeable sales person. I knew they made great paddles but I was surprised at how reasonable their service work is priced. A happy Werner paddle owner Jed *************************************************************************** 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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