-----Original Message----- >PS. I believe most of the models have the rudder controls on the right-hand >side. I don't know if that is a problem or if they make a mirror-image >version for lefties. >>************************************** I happen to know a one-armed kayaker here in NJ who uses that model Hobie. It's his right arm that's missing and he had an extension welded to the rudder control which goes across his body so he can use his left hand for it. Though he carries a paddle on board, I've never seen him use it. One additional thought; without a paddle how does one brace? Joe P. *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Dec 12 2007 - 21:17:15 PST
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