RE/ >A spectra rudder line in a tubing sheath should perform superbly, as it's a >slippery, lightweight, non-rusting, low stretch material that doesn't absorb >moisture. Areas of concern would be UV resistance, and how to attach it >without kinking/stressing it, and thereby creating the 'weak link' point in >the system. I'm using it in a section of my rudder control system right now. If/when I replace the SS cables, I'll add a length of bungee at the pedal end to act as a buffer - the idea being that one should be able to exert maximum force on both rudder pedals simultaneously without breaking or weakening anything....albeit one would have to learn to relax the opposite foot when turning instead of letting the force of the other foot push it back... ----------------------- Pete Cresswell *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not to be reproduced/forwarded outside PaddleWise without author's permission Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Sep 01 2000 - 11:08:11 PDT
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