The past couple of times I went Kayaking it was extremely tough to
break down my CF Sting Ray paddle.

What is safe to use on it to lubricate where the paddle seperates?


Mike

jughead wrote:
The past couple of times I went Kayaking it was extremely tough to
break down my CF Sting Ray paddle.

What is safe to use on it to lubricate where the paddle seperates?

Wax it, but don't use oils or anything similar.

keep in mind that any wax or liquid lubricant will tend to attract small
dirt particles that will compound the problem in the long run. Try working
it with graphite power until free, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

Bill B

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The past couple of times I went Kayaking it was extremely tough to
break down my CF Sting Ray paddle.

What is safe to use on it to lubricate where the paddle seperates?


Mike

So could I take a pencil and cover the male end of the paddle?


On Aug 9, 9:06 am, "Bill" wrote:
keep in mind that any wax or liquid lubricant will tend to attract small
dirt particles that will compound the problem in the long run. Try working
it with graphite power until free, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

Bill B

"jughead" wrote in message

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The past couple of times I went Kayaking it was extremely tough to
break down my CF Sting Ray paddle.

What is safe to use on it to lubricate where the paddle seperates?

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it would probably work - graphite comes in a small squeeze tube and is
available most hardware stores. The problem you are having is caused by dirt
and other small particles that tend to collect in that joint. The graphite,
even though it is intended as a lubricant, will help to clean the surfaces
and will leave a small amount in the irregularities on the metal surfaces
when the excess is wiped off. Depending on how stiff the joint is, you may
have to repeat the process a couple times to return operation to normal.
Avoid using any abrasive as this will only remove tiny amounts of metal and
make the joint loose.
I paddle in salt water about as often as fresh water and the salt really
tends to collect if not washed off with fresh water completely after a
paddle.

Bill B

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So could I take a pencil and cover the male end of the paddle?


On Aug 9, 9:06 am, "Bill" wrote:
keep in mind that any wax or liquid lubricant will tend to attract small
dirt particles that will compound the problem in the long run. Try
working
it with graphite power until free, then wipe clean with a dry cloth.

Bill B

"jughead" wrote in message

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The past couple of times I went Kayaking it was extremely tough to
break down my CF Sting Ray paddle.

What is safe to use on it to lubricate where the paddle seperates?

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Per jughead:
The past couple of times I went Kayaking it was extremely tough to
break down my CF Sting Ray paddle.

I used to have that problem with my two-piece windsurfer mast on
a pretty regular basis. A little sand... a little salt... does
amazing things to a close-fit joint like that.

Somebody suggested putting a wrap of electrical tape around the
joint.

Haven't had even a trace of the problem since I started doing
that.
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PeteCresswell