[Paddlewise] Rudder systems

"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."

Seaward Kayaks of British Columbia also has a fixed-position, "gas pedal"
type of foot brace system on their kayaks. Dagger is, I believe, using this
system on some of their newer designs. I also think it is available as a
retrofit kit.
Website:
http://www.seawardkayaks.com

This type of foot pedal is definitely the way to go on a kayak with a
rudder. I have used such a fixed-position foot brace on an old Phoenix
Isere with a rudder system I cobbled together in 1981. The gas-pedal style
foot braces were made by a paddling friend with access to a machine shop.
It remains the easiest kayak I have for bracing, rolls, etc. in part due to
the solid foot support of the fixed braces.

-Andy Knapp
Minneapolis
More rain coming. Hey, turn off the clouds out there on the Pacific coast!
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