Re: [Paddlewise] Rudders (yawn)

I learned to paddle in a Sea Lion without using the rudder and only bothered
with it once a year to make sure it still worked and familiarize myself with its
operation.  However, I always found it a nuisance on backcountry portages and it
got in the way when I rolled.  So I finally took it off altogether and fixed the
footbraces in place.  After I customized the cockpit with additional minicell at
the hips and under the thighbraces, I realized the importance of a nice snug fit
(not only for steering but everything else).  I paddle on Lake Michigan and Lake
Huron, sometimes in pretty windy conditions.  That Next Upgrade will come
without a rudder.

Dave Williams wrote:

> While on the subject of rudders and everyone braggin' about not using them
> (yawning with tongue firmly planted in cheek), I was wondering if anyone out
> there paddles a Sea Lion without a rudder.
>
> Cheers,
> Dave
>
> Dave Williams
> dave_at_paddleasia.com
> http://paddleasia.com
> Phuket, Thailand
>
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