Hi Breezers
What to do with a hairline crack paddle shaft blade side?
It's about 3cm long.
I'm in Sri Lanka so limited, and didn't bring any repair kit.
Shaft is 100% carbon, tapered.
Any suggestions how to avoid I'm gonna break the shaft?
Thanks a million,
Merry Xmas!
Fred

Duct tape or gorilla tape happy hol

Sleeve it.
I'd suggest some plastic plumbing tube, about 300mm long, and gaffer tape or electrical tape.
Slit the tube lengthways into 2 pieces and tape both slit lengths along the tube 150mm either side of the crack.
Buy a cheap hacksaw when you buy the tube so you can slit it.
Given that the tube is tapered, you may have to cut the tube with a V in it so it doesnt overlap when you sleeve it onto the shart

Thanks guys...the plumbing tape works a treat ... touch wood