Re: [Paddlewise] Rudder Cable Replacement Advice

From: Fernando López Arbarello <uktkayak_at_uol.com.ar>
Date: Thu, 31 Aug 2000 01:33:03 -0300
Just for the log

After 15 years of believing my kayak didn´t need a rudder, this year I had a
couple of experiences when I wish I had one ( I don´t think it a matter of
the kayak, other than me getting older, fatter, not in proper shape, end so,
easily getting tired. Anyway I needed it ). So I decided to make one.

It is similar to the Perception but with a different comand. And being aware
of the comand cable could be a problem, I prefered to use a rope called
SPECTRA (in Argentina). This rope is the one used for parachutes. It has a
kevlar core and if it expands, I really don´t noticed it. The cords slides
through a rubber tube as long as it is operationally possible. I´m really
happy with its behavior.

Cheers !

UNIÓN DE KAYAKISTAS DE TRAVESÍA
Fernando López Arbarello
uktkayak_at_uol.com.ar

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