[Paddlewise] 2-piece paddle problem

dear pw folks,

i have a lightning 2-piece paddle.  i love it.  however, it's getting 
harder to put it together and take it apart.  what's the deal.... carbon 
fiber doesn't rust, does it?  the problem doesn't seem to be with the 
ferrule (that's the button, right?)...  i wonder, would 3-in-1 oil be a 
good idea to put on there sparingly?  if you dunk the shaft ends in the 
water first before you put it together easier---that's my husband's 
technique with my paddle-----but i'm not sure that's good for it.

thanks in advance for any advice,

kcd


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