wing paddle

My Epic length lock wing paddle seems to be decreasing in size when I paddle. I set it at 214.5cm and after 20 minutes of paddling its at 213cm. The sex wax I used on the threads today did not help. Does anyone have any other suggestions??? My catch lately has been very good.This problem started once I got my catch going in the right direction.

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Sex wax on the threads!?
That gives increased friction on the threads, that means more resistance as you screw down and less clamping force. Barton is an engineer! Call

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or better yet just let Oscar tighten it for ya!!! L

You are not alone.

– Last Updated: Jul-21-05 9:57 PM EST –

Mine was slipping too. I didn't think anything could be in my threads (never floated) but I had a good sized piece of grit. Barton had me clean the threads well & lightly scratch the male end with some 50 grit. Not enough to remove any volume, only for grip. I wasn't breaking it down & checking my threads. You should probably remove the nut & clean all threads every week or two and maybe use Epic's wax or parafin. My adj. goes 213-223 & I now paddle with a 213, although I did a 2 1/2 hr. race at 214 this spring, with no slip! I'm on my third Epic wing and service has been better than excellent. I recently picked up a round shaft kit for a spare/training.

Wing Paddle
What do you mean by the male end of the paddle DP Green? Please explain where and how you scratched the paddle?

Male end

– Last Updated: Jul-21-05 10:28 PM EST –

is where all the adjustments are marked and the one that slips inside the other. Barton told me only to scratch/sand with 50 grit (rough up) the surface & not try to remove any volume from the marked shaft. My friend from Montana experienced the same thing & roughed up the male end, with good results. I replaced my nut (original is still fine) to have a spare. I now break it down/bag after every paddle & only need hand tighten to firm. I think the key is to clean the threads on the nut/shaft with a paper towel at regular intervals. You can even pick up grit in the paddle bag. Good luck & have fun paddling!