Werner Paddle Is Stuck - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

bigbarrels · 08-02-2010, 07:23 AM

Anybody have a secret to how to pull apart a a paddle when the two halves are stuck together. I have a Werner paddle that is stuck and it doesn't want to budge with force. I think that maybe some sand got in between the two pieces

wade · 08-02-2010, 08:18 AM

i have this problem almost every single time I go out..

Sometimes I ask someone near by to grab the other end of the paddles shaft, as I push the button and solidly without breaking the inside collar, pull them apart with solid pressure or slowly twist it off the button.
(Make sure the other person fully understands not to twist in any opposite direction rendering the paddle useless by breaking or cracking the collar..)

When its physically impossible for two people to separate, I take one of my tie down straps, and hook it attached to the truck, and wrap several times around the other paddle's shaft by the neck , NOT only on the paddles head fyi( & not the button's side)
I lean with all my weight while holding the button and slowly twist it off the button and it finally comes apart.
( make sure you dont go launch yourself on your ass when it seperates..

)

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Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-02-2010, 09:21 AM

If this is one of the better Werner paddles Wades method with not work and would likely damage the paddle. Is is one with the indexed ferule, like a Camano or Kaliste? IF so don't do it his way.

A method that does work at times with these models, also works with two piece rods, if they are stuck from swelling or moisture not so much sand.
Use a flexible ice pack, bag of peas, bag of ice... and wrap it around the male side of the paddle. This will cause it to shrink just enough to get them apart. Be sure to have the ice on just the male side.

jorluivil · 08-02-2010, 09:57 AM

When mine got stuck I had my son and his friend pull on opposite ends. While they were pulling I pushed down on the locking pin/button and lightly tapped on the handle right where they come together......came apart in under a minute.

bigbarrels · 08-02-2010, 09:58 AM

it is the Werner Camano.......first I will give the bag of frozen veggies a try.....

thanks

Jim Sammons LJKF · 08-02-2010, 10:00 AM

The one time shrinkage is a good thing.

Siebler · 08-02-2010, 01:37 PM

Mr Sammons this is a Family Board, please reserve those type of comments for sites like Kayak4fish.com

Fiskadoro · 08-02-2010, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Siebler

Mr Sammons this is a Family Board, please reserve those type of comments for sites like Kayak4fish.com

Glad I did not share my original lube comment.....

Expansion contraction is the key.

You can chill out the male side to uncouple it, but personally I like to warm up the female side. All it takes is a blow dryer or heat gun. Warm that baby up and she'll be as loose as a goose. Don't overheat her though or you might get burned.

As to lube...well a little lube before coupling, can and will make it easier to part when your done paddling. Personally I find the harder I paddle the less I need lube, but your mileage may very.

Jim

theluckypig · 08-02-2010, 07:45 PM

a squirt of wd40, and 10 minutes...? worked for me...

bellcon · 08-02-2010, 08:13 PM

FWIW: Apparently Werner thinks Lube is a no no...

http://www.wernerpaddles.com/paddles/faq/

See:
How do I care for my Adjustable Ferrule?
check out Step #3

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I had a different issue with my Carbon Werner recently... (SNAP!

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ever try and paddle a Trident 15 with one half of a paddle, canoe style?
Not fun... Thanks for the on the on the water loaner Darkhorse

And Thanks to Iceman / Sunset OEX for the awesome customer service

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08-02-2010, 07:23 AM	#1
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	Werner Paddle Is Stuck Anybody have a secret to how to pull apart a a paddle when the two halves are stuck together. I have a Werner paddle that is stuck and it doesn't want to budge with force. I think that maybe some sand got in between the two pieces

08-02-2010, 08:18 AM	#2
wade Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,214	i have this problem almost every single time I go out.. Sometimes I ask someone near by to grab the other end of the paddles shaft, as I push the button and solidly without breaking the inside collar, pull them apart with solid pressure or slowly twist it off the button. (Make sure the other person fully understands not to twist in any opposite direction rendering the paddle useless by breaking or cracking the collar..) When its physically impossible for two people to separate, I take one of my tie down straps, and hook it attached to the truck, and wrap several times around the other paddle's shaft by the neck , NOT only on the paddles head fyi( & not the button's side) I lean with all my weight while holding the button and slowly twist it off the button and it finally comes apart. ( make sure you dont go launch yourself on your ass when it seperates..) • __________________ Last edited by wade; 08-02-2010 at 08:51 AM.

08-02-2010, 10:00 AM	#6
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	The one time shrinkage is a good thing. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

08-02-2010, 01:37 PM	#7
Siebler Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Richland Oregon Posts: 1,547	Mr Sammons this is a Family Board, please reserve those type of comments for sites like Kayak4fish.com __________________ CJ Siebler

08-02-2010, 08:13 PM	#10
bellcon Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Pedro Posts: 999	FWIW: Apparently Werner thinks Lube is a no no... http://www.wernerpaddles.com/paddles/faq/ See: How do I care for my Adjustable Ferrule? check out Step #3 . . . . I had a different issue with my Carbon Werner recently... (SNAP!) ever try and paddle a Trident 15 with one half of a paddle, canoe style? Not fun... Thanks for the on the on the water loaner Darkhorse And Thanks to Iceman / Sunset OEX for the awesome customer service! __________________

08-02-2010, 09:21 AM	#3
Jim Sammons LJKF Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 947	If this is one of the better Werner paddles Wades method with not work and would likely damage the paddle. Is is one with the indexed ferule, like a Camano or Kaliste? IF so don't do it his way. A method that does work at times with these models, also works with two piece rods, if they are stuck from swelling or moisture not so much sand. Use a flexible ice pack, bag of peas, bag of ice... and wrap it around the male side of the paddle. This will cause it to shrink just enough to get them apart. Be sure to have the ice on just the male side. __________________ Jim Sammons La Jolla Kayak Fishing The Kayak Fishing Show JimSammons.com

08-02-2010, 09:57 AM	#4
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,856	When mine got stuck I had my son and his friend pull on opposite ends. While they were pulling I pushed down on the locking pin/button and lightly tapped on the handle right where they come together......came apart in under a minute.

08-02-2010, 09:58 AM	#5
bigbarrels Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Vista Posts: 1,111	it is the Werner Camano.......first I will give the bag of frozen veggies a try..... thanks

08-02-2010, 07:45 PM	#9
theluckypig Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: San Pedro Posts: 694	a squirt of wd40, and 10 minutes...? worked for me...