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| - | ==== Length-Lock 2 System ==== | + | <<stories:new_years_cg_rescue_2010|Previous Story^stories:bellingham_stories|Story List ^ stories:storm_paddle_meet_2010|Next Story>> |
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| + | ===== Length-Lock 2 System ===== | ||
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| + | See also [[:repair#paddles|Paddle Repair]] | ||
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| 01/04/10 #7629 | 01/04/10 #7629 | ||
| - | This past summer I had my older EPIC mid-wing paddle fitted with the new LL2 length lock system by the repair shop in Sumas, WA. I had had trouble with the old locking system getting stuck together or slipping while paddling. Yesterday, I finally got around to checking on my paddle after my CG incident on Saturday and was alarmed to find out that the new LL2 system had failed completely. I would recommend that others periodically check their two piece paddles to insure that they aren't slipping. Mine had slipped maybe two or three times prior to Saturday before it finally failed. The EPIC website states that the new system doesn't require maintenance or lubrication, so I'll let you know why it failed as soon as the Sumas shop takes a look at. Dangerous stuff that I hope was just a fluke incident. | + | This past summer I had my older EPIC mid-wing paddle fitted with the new LL2 length lock system by the repair shop in Sumas, WA. (Ed. //Mark Porter, the "Paddle Doctor" near Sumas, WA. who worked for Epic Kayaks, is now retired. Contact [[:paddles#manufacturersbrands|Epic or your paddle company]] if you are looking for professional repair options//) I had had trouble with the old locking system getting stuck together or slipping while paddling. Yesterday, I finally got around to checking on my paddle after my CG incident on Saturday and was alarmed to find out that the new LL2 system had failed completely. I would recommend that others periodically check their two piece paddles to insure that they aren't slipping. Mine had slipped maybe two or three times prior to Saturday before it finally failed. The EPIC website states that the new system doesn't require maintenance or lubrication, so I'll let you know why it failed as soon as the Sumas shop takes a look at. Dangerous stuff that I hope was just a fluke incident. |
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| - | Jeff Hegedus <jhegedus@...>** \\ | + | Jeff Hegedus <jhegedus@…>** \\ |
| - | 01/04/10 #7640 | + | 01/04/10 #7640 |
| - | I think that you are correct about this. My LL2, like yours, was a retrofit of an existing paddle; no product information came with the upgrade. And, I didn't ask. I don't know if new blades come with product information informing of the tuning requirement. Anyone with an Epic LL2 should be learning from these posts, for sure. The good news is, I think that the LL2 should work, if tuned for conditions. | + | I think that you are correct about this. My LL2, like yours, was a retrofit of an existing paddle; no product information came with the upgrade. And, I didn't ask. I don't know if new blades come with product information informing of the tuning requirement. Anyone with an Epic LL2 should be learning from these posts, for sure. The good news is, I think that the LL2 should work, if tuned for conditions. |
| - | At USSSC, twice I readjusted the paddle by throwing my feet out in gnarly conditions and twisting it back; and twice I had to rest over the cockpit on my belly and retwist. If only I had known my equipment better, and tightened that darn little screw, Larry G. would not have gotten away. Next year at USSSC I'll be cranking that little screw down good; and, it makes me think that carrying a tiny tool on board for this purpose might be appropriate. | + | At USSSC, twice I readjusted the paddle by throwing my feet out in gnarly conditions and twisting it back; and twice I had to rest over the cockpit on my belly and retwist. If only I had known my equipment better, and tightened that darn little screw, Larry G. would not have gotten away. Next year at USSSC I'll be cranking that little screw down good; and, it makes me think that carrying a tiny tool on board for this purpose might be appropriate. |
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