RE: [Paddlewise] Rudder Rant (was The Only True Rudder Wisdom)

I think I may have stumble on something here! This new repositioning seems
like it would alleviate many of Matt's rudder concerns.

If you're sitting on you rudder, it no longer provides windage and you don't
need to worry about it flopping side to side while backing up. In this
position, delayed feedback becomes a blessing, not a curse and the last of
your worries is spongy foot pegs.

I admit that the size and shape of the rudder blade would become more
critical, but as I've said, I have great faith in technology to overcome
such problems

-----Original Message-----
From: Doug Lloyd
Rudder Rant (was The Only True Rudder Wisdom)


I well imagine Mark.

That is one thing that the VCP rudder isn't too bad for - not that I'd want
to sit on it on purpose - but the thicker plastic foil shape was very
forgivig. I have never had a metal blade, so guess I've been lucky with that
downside of rudders. Or, were you trying to tell me to "sit on it" in
general? :-)

Doug

>
> Try sitting ON the rudder, that should qualify as an uncomfortable butt
> repositioning!
>
> MS
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