RE: [Paddlewise] Problem with two piece paddle

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Here's an easy solution. Wrap a piece of electrical tape over the joint. Two
wraps will be sufficient. The same piece of tape can be used multiple times.
>From experience I know this works well with Werner paddles. In addition you
can force some "sex" wax around the push button in the hole. This helps
eliminate some movement but needs to be done each time you put the paddle
together. I would at least go with the electrical tape before starting to
resize the hole, etc. Easy, cheap and it works.

Good luck
Sid

Ps: The new Werner premium paddles use a nice locking system that eliminates
this movement.

-----Original Message-----
From: Michael Lampman
Subject: [Paddlewise] Problem with two piece paddle

I have a two piece bent shaft carbon paddle.  I have had it for four or 
five years.  I like it better than any other paddle I ever owned but it 
has developed a problem.  A bit of play has developed in the fit of the 
locking button and the hole it mates with.  It does not prevent me from 
using the paddle but is enough to be quite annoying.  It also seems to 
me that the movement will likely increase the problem very quickly.  An 
obvious solution is to simply glue the two parts together permanently 
but I paddle feathered or unfeathered depending on conditions.
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