Re: [Paddlewise] Where to buy foot braces?

At 02:38 PM 6/10/02 -0700, Alan Bristol wrote:
>Does anyone have URLs where footbraces can be found?
>
>I am aware of the Sealine model. Has anyone here used this
>system?

I haven't used the Sealine footbraces.  I've only seen their web site and 
the seem to be pretty pricey.  If you require footbraces that need to be 
connected to a rudder they seem to be a good option.  Prijon and Seaward 
also use the fixed "gas-pedal" style footbraces for controlling a 
rudder.  The ones from Prijon can be found at :

https://shop.wildnet.com/products.asp?pline=PARTSK

If you don't need rudder controls there are several options.  Probably the 
most common footbraces are the Keepers(tm) brand.  While the Sea Kayaker 
magazine kayak reviews often mention them, and seem to think they work well 
I've heard a number of people complain about them sticking if they're not 
kept free for dirt/sand.  I just bought some footbraces that are about 
ready to go into a cedar strip kayak I'm building.  I went with the Yakima 
footbraces. They're similar to the Keepers brand but they have aluminum 
rails instead of plastic. It has a "duck-bill" style lever behind the peg 
for adjusting it for and aft.  I've had Yakima braces in other boats and 
have never had a problem with them.  Once you've used them for awhile you 
can actually adjust them by squeezing the "duck-bill" with one foot behind 
the peg and pulling or pushing with the other foot.  I did a bit of 
price-comparison shopping and found the best deal from Cheseapeake Light 
Craft (www.clcboats.com).  They sell both the Keepers brand and the Yakima 
braces.
  

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