Re: [Paddlewise] Rudder Analysis

The prijon pedals take a different track, they *don't* slide onto standard <?> tracks. They do work amazingly well.

Steve
Alder Creek Kayak and Canoe
250 NE Tomahawk Isle Dr
Portland, OR  97217

Phone: 503.285.0464
Fax: 503.285.0106
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Email: acks_at_teleport.com


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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shawn W. Baker" <baker_at_montana.com>
To: "TomW" <gadfly911_at_earthlink.net>; "Paddlewise" <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
Sent: Monday, April 24, 2000 7:39 AM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Rudder Analysis 


> Tom W. wrote:
> >I have "pinned" or "locked" my pedals with ss 
> >bolts.  Still, the rudder can be deployed.
> 
> Hi Tom,
> Could you get the Prijon-type rudder/foot pedals?  I think they slide
> onto the standard-type plastic track, but the foot pedal is fixed.  The
> rudder pedal portion is spring-loaded and extends above the foot pedal. 
> Your foot is fixed in place, but you press on the higher rudder pedal by
> flexing the ball of your foot/toes forward to push the pedal.
> 
> >I am considering using my rudder as a "skeg-attached to the stern..." 
> Most rudders seem pretty hard to fine-tune between UP and DOWN.  It
> would be nice if there was an easy way to "feather" the amount of rudder
> in the water so you could use it exactly like a skeg.
> 
> Later,
> Shawn
> 
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