: Have any of you had a kayak paddle that will not go together even when it is
: competely clean? I have two paddles that I have used for years that have
: develped that problem. They are mated to the correct other end. It seems
: to be the inner tube that is too large as the outer tube on both paddles
: will go on a 3rd identical paddle just fine. They are all glass shaft
: paddles.

Fiberglass/epoxy can absorb water and swell slightly. This may account for the tightness even though it used to be fine. Since a super tight fit is not required, or even desirable, snading to get the fit right is reasonable.