RE: [Paddlewise] Smart Track Rudder Systems

Bummer. I've written here before about how pleased I've been both with my Smart Track and with the after-sales support. That said, I can see why it wouldn't be a big seller as an after-market retro-fit, whether installation was done by the customer or the dealer. It would need a "critical mass" of manufacturers installing it as original equipment to be remain economically viable.
On the upside, the company is owned by Cascade Designs, makers of the Therm-A-Rest mats. They're pretty sound, so with any luck it'll still be possible to cadge Smart Track parts and knowledge from them for a while yet. 

Philip


>-----Original Message-----
>From: seapaddler_at_runbox.com
>
>This may be old news on this list, but I just got confirmation from the
>company that the
>Smart Track rudder system is being discontinued.  Some of the manufacturers
>that use
>the rudder have been informed, but it seems the dealers selling the product
>as after
>market have not.  I was attempting to buy parts and was considering
>purchasing another
>complete unit, when I heard the news, and subsequently confirmed it.  Anyone
>needing a
>spare blade, or replacement parts should do so soon.  I apologize if this
>subject has been
>well covered in the past.
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