Paddle problems

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hbeat98
hbeat98
QLD
45 posts
QLD, 45 posts
7 Apr 2015 10:54pm
I have an adjustable carbon paddle that keeps slipping up down and around any quick fixes out there? I have tightened it as far as it will go.
SandS
SandS
VIC
5904 posts
VIC, 5904 posts
7 Apr 2015 11:03pm


silicon , fixes everything ........... ask any plumber ....... thatel be $60 x 4 minimum fee thanks
BrisKites
BrisKites
QLD
1293 posts
QLD, 1293 posts
7 Apr 2015 11:13pm
You can usually modify the clamp by filing out the gap a bit more. If the screws bottom out you can replace them with shorter ones or cut them a bit shorter.
LarrySilvia
LarrySilvia
WA
48 posts
WA, 48 posts
8 Apr 2015 2:45am
Pretty common occurance.
I recently shortened an adjustable paddle recently by removing the clamp, cutting to desired length, and carefully sawing a new slot. The clamp came loose without too much force by inserting a screwdriver into the gap and twisting gently. I had the same problem with slippage, so I removed the clamp and inserted a shim consisting of a piece of flexible plastic which was approximately the thickness of a business card between the paddle shaft and the clamp. I used a piece of paper to provide a template for the plastic. It took a few trial and error cuts to get the paper template to just fit inside the clamp and not stick out, top or bottom, or foul the slot. then I used the template to cut out the piece of plastic, sprayed both sides with spray adhesive and inserted the shim inside the clamp between the paddle and clamp. If one piece of plastic did not do the trick, I was going to add another or look for a thicker shim material, but so far so good!
Sorry for the wordy response, but it was a pretty clean and easy fix.

hbeat98
hbeat98
QLD
45 posts
QLD, 45 posts
8 Apr 2015 7:25pm
Thanks guys time to start playing with it. I was very wary about pulling things apart that I am not really familiar with, but sounds pretty easy. Cheers
kev7
kev7
WA
132 posts
WA, 132 posts
8 Apr 2015 5:38pm
duct tape

revg
revg
QLD
23 posts
QLD, 23 posts
8 Apr 2015 8:14pm
Just run some electrical tape down one side of the inside shaft. Had the same trouble - simple easy fix
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