There are several rudder controls that don't effect your ability to brace (I assume this is what you are asking).

Bulkhead footbrace/control: If you make a "bulkhead" that pivots, you can still brace by pushing against you other foot.

Pivoting footbrace pedal: Standard footbrace, but the pedal pivots or rotates.

Tiller: A rod sticking between you feet that can be moved without removing your feet from the footbraces

> With the discussion on intergral rudders (very nice design by
> the way) an similar topic comes to mind.

> Any great ideas on steering systems that do not require footbraces?
> For example I've considered

> 1. a toe mount above the foot brace that would give a solid base
> for support and a moveable upper section for rudder control (not sure
> how to make this adjustable but I understand one company makes and
> installs this type of system in it's production kayaks)

> 2. a bar/rod attached to the underside of the deck (above and
> between the feet) that you could push/swivel from side to side with
> your toes - attached cables for rudder control (i.e. a T shape with
> rudder cables attaches to each end of the cross and attached to the
> deck so it could pivot - then turned from side to side with a push
> of the toes)

> Mark