Re: [Paddlewise] "Prior art" or "can you patent it?"

From: Alex Ferguson <a.ferguson_at_chem.canterbury.ac.nz>
Date: Wed, 13 Nov 2002 10:55:53 +1300
>TK1s and Surf skis had rudders that tilted years ago although not stowed.
>I believe that their use was banned on surf skis as they could do unique
>damage to a mans nether reaches if he was assisting someone launching
>their ski.

I thought all surf skis had their rudders fixed (non retracting) and 
mounted under the hull about 1/2 to1 metre from the stern. I've never seen 
a surf ski with a stern mounted rudder.

Alex
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