> > Hal, > > If you plan to paddle with out the rudder in the water, a rudder that > *locks* the foot braces when it is in the up position will give you more > control and stability. I have only seen this function on rudders that fold > on or in to the stern deck (they usually fold in to some sort of V, locking > the lateral motion). As an alternative a rudder system that uses fixed foot braces rather then ones that slide works well. Prijon uses this type of rudder. The foot pegs are fixed in place and use a "gas pedal" type lever on each peg to control the rudder. I personally don't care for rudders and prefer a skeg or nothing at all. -- John Fereira jaf30_at_cornell.edu *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri May 21 1999 - 12:25:44 PDT
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