SUP Paddle Adjustment Lock

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My local surf shop approached me with a unique problem: a popular Stand Up Paddle (SUP) brand Ozoboard is facing an issue - its snap-fit locking mechanism, which allows for adjustment of the paddle length, has been causing trouble for many customers who keep losing it into the ocean. As the supplier is no longer able to provide replacements, which sell for $20, 3D printing comes to the rescue! Once you print the two parts, all you need is a screw with a 6mm diameter thread and a length of 12mm from the underside of the head (M6 x 12mm in 316 stainless steel), along with some high-strength glue (I used Araldite) to glue everything together. This part has been thoroughly tested and will perfectly replace the old design. The print shown was made on an Up! Plus 2, using a layer thickness of 0.2mm and solid infill for added strength. My surf shop, Surf Connect, is also selling these as I produce them since there's quite a demand at the moment, with the paddle becoming useless without this small part. Get in touch with them or contact me if you need a printed version to get back on the water.