Jeeez.. Wot a bummer!

Contact Sam and see if she can send you a new shaft.

That'd be the best way to fix it.

Do you want her number?

Welcome to the Breeze Cammo..

DJ

Hi Cam,
I successfully (so far!) rejoined a paddle-shaft by the following method. I bought a 25mm diameter pine dowel from Bunnings, then cut off about a 100mm length. It was a bit narrower than the shaft, so I built it up with fibreglass cloth & epoxy resin (i.e. one single wrap epoxied on, still too narrow, so applied another). I then sanded it, made sure it was a snug fit, & glued it with 5-minute araldite. The join is near the handle & so far after several uses (but not in big surf) it's held. I may permanently join it with 105 epoxy resin in the near future. I don't expect that the 5-minute Araldite will hold with continued usage. The dowel's really light so the weight increase is not noticeable.
As DJ said, they may replace the shaft under warranty. I'd try that first!
Mike

the shaft is hollow, its just a trick of the light, it made a good crack noise (and I was under water at the time!), methane is a style of paddle by Kialoa, search for it on this forum, they are really good except when they BREAK!

FYI

All repairs to CFRC are considered secondary bonds, meaning the integrity of the repair depends on the adhesive properties of the repair resins or adhesives. The application of the part is probably the most important consideration. CFRC parts made for structural purposes are generally replaced when damaged. There is no way to guarantee that the repaired part will have the same strength as the original part.


phill

Hmmmmm,might be time for a new paddle bro?
Robbo

Cheers OG,I didn't think of falling onto the paddle,but snapping it just underload?
thats some force!

mac

thought I'd let you all know that Kialoa (Sam Williams) is going to replace the paddle, how good it is that, I am totally stoked with their aloha and customer service.

cam

hilly said...

62mac said...

Cheers OG,I didn't think of falling onto the paddle,but snapping it just underload?
thats some force!

mac

I have snapped 2 paddling; one took a sizable chunk out of my thumb, and yes they make a loud noise ask Windy he heard one go.

Both replaced under warranty. Starboard and Select.

i dont what was louder, the paddle snapping or you shouting out "F&*%"

Cammo...love your Avatar....

Nice that Kialoa is standing behind it. Second time this week i've read of them replacing one without question. Most of the top manufacturers seem to be pretty good about replacement. I broke the blade on my Werner and they were going to replace it but I had already fixed it.