Re: [Paddlewise] Feed the Need

Well, if I can find one that doesn't need a rudder, I can always add one 
when I find it does. :-)

I had hoped the Kari-tek understern rudder would get more reviews. I can 
hardly find any reviews for it. I figured some might show up from Australian 
paddlers who tend to accept rudders as the norm.

Then, there was a short blurb recently:

"my experience with Kari-tek skeg-rudder system was disappointing.
As skeg it worked OK
As rudder was rather weak, in a sense that it gave very little directional 
correction to the kayak.
The hydraulic parts are crude (chunky and sharp) and activation was not as 
good as I was hoping for.
Not sold on the Kari-tek, not yet..."

http://www.westcoastpaddler.com/community/viewtopic.php?t=1929



Doug LLoyd





> Doug wrote:
>>I'm skeptical of something with potential for broaching if I'm goint to go
>> to a rudderless kayak. So, a couple of issues: I need fast and slippery 
>> and
>> responsive to edging and lean.
>
> Doug,
> Why did you say you were going to rudderless?  I always thought you were 
> wise in favoring a rudder for rough A to B travel.  It can save much 
> energy over the long haul.
> Jerry
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