> Seaward but it is the only gas pedal system that I > know is in production. Prijon Seayak also has gas pedal system (at least it had it 3 years ago when I had this model). Seaward rudder is good, and even slightly balanced, but its blade doesn't have a hydrofoil profile (unlike Smart track blade) - which affects the performance when it really matters. But then, the ideal performance would be with no rudder at all ;-)... Seaward rudder (all parts of it) is mechanically more reliable than Smart track (or many other rudders), this is for sure. Seaward rudder also has downhaul line - the feature peculiar to very few rudders out there. Seaward kayaks are definitely made with some sailing in mind - they even have flat spot for mast step, though it's in the wrong place. Too far in the bow for "Spirit" sail, and too aft for Pacific Action sail or australian hinged designs. Some manufacturers are using Smart Track pedals with Kajak Sport Navigator blade system - sliding blade, the idea "borrowed" from Australian designer few years ago, though Kajak Sport is bragging now that they were the first :-)... *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Jul 29 2005 - 00:00:50 PDT
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