I am sitting here looking at my two piece sawyer arrowhead paddle that started life as a one piece sawyer arrowhead paddle. I never intended it to be a two piece paddle but as a result of a poorly executed paddle float self rescue practice - SNAP!! (glad I decided to practice with my old extra paddle) The Shaft broke in two about an inch off the mid point. Jagged angular break that covers about 1.5 inches from solid shaft to splintered end. No cracking of the shaft beyond the "splinter zone" is obvious.

I would like to attempt a repair if that is possible. The blades of the paddle are still in fine shape and I need a back up paddle. I am not sure the best method for doing so. Seems obvious that I have to cut away the splintered ends of the shaft where it broke. Then what are my options? Cut them evenly and add a ferrel in the middle? I think this may shorten the paddle by several inches. Cut them at an angle and scarf them back together? Make a new shaft and graft the blades to it? Also, this is an oval shaft which I think may complicate any scarfing job.

All advice appreciated.

Sheepish in Seattle