Wildwasser and its Prijon dealers sell a gas pedal type rudder control, together with tracks and adjustable straps for around $74 a pair. I think this is similar in function to the Seaward SmartRudder, which uses a Yakima track (now Werner). How sturdy is the Prijon system? Ken Cooperstein *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
As I recall, the Prijon system is sturdy enough but a royal pain in the posterior to adjust. -- Rob Cookson 3 Hats Design http://www.3hats.com > -----Original Message----- > From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Kenneth > Cooperstein > Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 9:30 AM > To: paddlewise, paddlewise > Subject: [Paddlewise] Prijon gas pedal rudder control > > > Wildwasser and its Prijon dealers sell a gas pedal type rudder control, > together with tracks and adjustable straps for around $74 a pair. I > think this is similar in function to the Seaward SmartRudder, which uses > a Yakima track (now Werner). How sturdy is the Prijon system? > > Ken Cooperstein > > > ********* *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
I have this setup on my Yukon Expedition and I'm not real keen on the adjustment system. I have also had problems with the cables pulling out of the copper fasteners at the pedal end. Of course, this happened twice at precisely the moment when the rudder was most necessary - heavy winds with a following sea. When I get around to it, I'll get a pair of small cable eyes rather than use the rubber tubes to keep the cables from wearing at the straps. I think metal cable eyes will do a better job at keeping the pulling forces from pulling the cables out of the fasteners. I'll also get a connector that will hold the cable better than the supplied piece. That says nothing about durability, but I think you'd be hard pressed to break the things. Glenn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob Cookson" <rob_cookson_at_mindspring.com> To: "paddlewise, paddlewise" <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 1:58 PM Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Prijon gas pedal rudder control > As I recall, the Prijon system is sturdy enough but a royal pain in the > posterior to adjust. > > -- > Rob Cookson > 3 Hats Design > http://www.3hats.com > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > > [mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net]On Behalf Of Kenneth > > Cooperstein > > Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 9:30 AM > > To: paddlewise, paddlewise > > Subject: [Paddlewise] Prijon gas pedal rudder control > > > > > > Wildwasser and its Prijon dealers sell a gas pedal type rudder control, > > together with tracks and adjustable straps for around $74 a pair. I > > think this is similar in function to the Seaward SmartRudder, which uses > > a Yakima track (now Werner). How sturdy is the Prijon system? > > > > Ken Cooperstein > > > > > > ********* > > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not > to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > *************************************************************************** > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
Ken asks: How sturdy is the Prijon system? Very sturdy! We have retro- fit a number of boats with this system. All you need to do is drill the holes and fill in the holes from your old sliders and rig the cables/ webbing adjusters. It takes a small length of webbing and fastex buckles to complete the system. We sell the pedals for $69. Steve Scherrer Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe 250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr Portland, OR 97217 Phone: 503.285.0464 Fax: 503.285.0106 Web site: http://www.aldercreek.com Email: acks_at_teleport.com ______________________________________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kenneth Cooperstein" <cprstnc1_at_optonline.net> To: "paddlewise, paddlewise" <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net> Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 9:29 AM Subject: [Paddlewise] Prijon gas pedal rudder control > Wildwasser and its Prijon dealers sell a gas pedal type rudder control, > together with tracks and adjustable straps for around $74 a pair. I > think this is similar in function to the Seaward SmartRudder, which uses > a Yakima track (now Werner). How sturdy is the Prijon system? > > Ken Cooperstein > > > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not > to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ > *************************************************************************** > *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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