Search how to seperate a windsurfing mast. Lots of different hints

DavidJohn said..
Are both joins jammed or just one join?

It was both but managed to get the blade end off last night, so the handle is still stuck fast. I tried knocking it down to help move it but now it's all the way down and fully stuck.

Try soaking it in a bath.. Then with both ends ankered push and pull sideways where the join is to weaken the sand and salt that's causing it to jam.. Then try twisting with two people.. How are the joins locked? (push pins ?).. With all two piece paddles (and windsurfing masts) always seperate after use and try not to leave them joined overnight or longer periods.. You could also try a strap type oil filter tool to grip and twist without slipping like your hands do.. Good luck.. If you bring it to my place I'm happy to do it for you.

For windsurfing masts, the problem was sand. Even just a tiny bit of it would get down between the parts and get stuck there.
It was very common on windy days to have fine sand dust get in your mast, the trick was assembling the mast immediately before getting it out of its bag.

If you did not disassemble your paddle, it can also be salt grains.

The best solution was rotating the parts: clamp one wishbone (I always had a spare) on each part and twist.

If you cannot rotate, as DJ said, you can try to flex it underwater, or you can try to picture the position where the grains of sand would fall out of the join and hit the paddle to make it vibrate like a bell, and hope the grains will slowly dislodge.

Thanks for the hints guys I will let you know how a I go.

Mark _australia said..
Sandan the paddle join?


Sorry I had to....

Did u get it?

lol, everyone wants to be a comedian?

Success! Just had to get home and unscrew the clamp at the top and used the fence yank as per earlier suggestion, worked a treat. Luckily I only intend using it in emergencies or while travelling, now it can stay in 3 pieces until next year.