>> 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. >> 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 Holst *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
There is an old surf fishing method that works best for cleaning gear that has been past down from generations of fishermen. When you get home take a shower with your equipment. I agree with Chuck any oil is just another surface for grit to stick to. -- Hal - "Power your boat with carbohydrates, not hydrocarbons." http://www.jlc.net/~hlevin "I can think of nothing pleasanter than to be close to danger or discomfort, but still to be protected, preferably by one's own foresight and effort." Wallace Stegner *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Rob Cookson wrote: > > Hi Ralph and All, > > > For what it is worth, I was told by a Werner rep at a show very early on > > that the way to assure that a 2-piece paddle doesn't get stuck together > > was to sand down the male portion slightly. I have done that to all my > > paddles, very gingerly. They don't stick together at the joining point > > nor are they rattlely loose either. > > Is this from a current rep? The folks at the factory would go crazy if they > heard this. It was a long time ago as I mentioned and I believe the fellow is still with them although I don't know that for sure. And I once repeated it to Bruce Werner who didn't blanche at the thought. But, hey, I led off saying take this for what it is worth and several times I repeated words of caution like gingerly, not aggressive sanding etc. And I added that my paddles are all okay after years and years. Trouble with such advice, and I hesitated before evening mentioning it, is that people can go overboard. It is however the answer to the problem I see some people have in taking their paddles apart. ralph diaz -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Ralph Diaz . . . Folding Kayaker newsletter PO Box 0754, New York, NY 10024 Tel: 212-724-5069; E-mail: rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com "Where's your sea kayak?"----"It's in the bag." ----------------------------------------------------------------------- *************************************************************************** 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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