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Title: Is it possible to cut an OC paddle? Post by: mandachan on November 25, 2008, 02:24:11 PM I want to buy a used OC paddle but the seller's length is 51'' and I want to cut it down to 49'' or even 50''. Because I am a tiny person.
:x why can't I be taller... Title: Re: Is it possible to cut an OC paddle? Post by: PaddlesUp on November 25, 2008, 03:30:42 PM Yes, you can cut an OC paddle, but you might need to buy a new handle.
Title: Re: Is it possible to cut an OC paddle? Post by: mandachan on November 26, 2008, 05:09:05 AM OH sweet.
Erm, do you know how I'd take the handle off the shaft, and where I'd get a new handle? Title: Re: Is it possible to cut an OC paddle? Post by: madcap on November 26, 2008, 05:27:31 PM It might be easier to look up the Spanish Inquisition website for a used body stretcher. You can get a bargain these days with the economic downturn worldwide. It has been told that you can stretch about three to four inches and it takes about three months for the bones and tendons to heal, just in time for paddling season.
Title: Re: Is it possible to cut an OC paddle? Post by: mandachan on November 26, 2008, 06:48:09 PM I've considered that, unfortunately. They don't sell those anymore, not even on Ebay! What is this world coming to... :(
Title: Re: Is it possible to cut an OC paddle? Post by: paddleposer on November 30, 2008, 11:59:40 PM You can drill the shaft out of the handle.
Title: Re: Is it possible to cut an OC paddle? Post by: mandachan on December 16, 2008, 04:33:48 PM I now have a 51" Kialoa Axel II that I cannot use.
Well, if anyone finds out a way to cut it, I'd love to know. :) Title: Re: Is it possible to cut an OC paddle? Post by: rightarm on December 16, 2008, 09:47:40 PM give western canoe and kayak a call... they may be able to do it for you. of course you have to get out to abbotsford to do it!
Title: Re: Is it possible to cut an OC paddle? Post by: Kaohao on December 17, 2008, 05:00:54 AM Put the paddle in a padded vice,carefully use a heat gun to soften up the glue, then take a hammer and a block of wood and lightly tap the handle off, alternating taps on each side of the shaft. This also works w/ carbon fiber, just be really careful not to crush the shaft in the vice.
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