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

Mark, you don't know how many times a week you make my day!

Doug Lloyd (bored at work)



> 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 
> overcomesuch 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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