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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