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Re: Footpeg Idea Looking For Input
By:Jay Dolmage
Date: 11/8/1998, 6:51 pm
In Response To: Footpeg Idea Looking For Input (Stan Heeres)

> Sorry this got posted in the wrong place before.

> Below should be a picture of a model of a footpeg we are looking at
> installing in the kayaks we are making (my son and my winter project).

> The design is such that, if it does not work, we can revert to other
> designs I have seen.

> The mounting blocks would be epoxied to the sides of the kayak, then the
> removable footpeg recepticle would be mounted via the bolts. The peg
> itself will have a hole drilled in the top and held to a groove in the
> back by a bungie or heavy duty rubber band.

> This design allows the footpeg to rotate to match the kayaker as well as
> the conditions/ attitude of his/her feet.

The thought I have is what will the mounting block for the footpeg be made of. The amount of force that I put on the ones in my kayak would create a problem if the material were anything but 3/8" or heavier aluminum, maybe that is your material of choice. I don't think lighter matrial would take the strain between the holes unless there are fewer holes or they are spaced differently.
>

Messages In This Thread

Footpeg Idea Looking For Input
Stan Heeres -- 11/8/1998, 1:21 pm
Re: Footpeg Idea Looking For Input
Mark Kanzler -- 11/9/1998, 3:09 pm
Re: Footpeg Idea Looking For Input
Mike Scarborough -- 11/10/1998, 2:15 am
Re: Footpeg Idea s
Paul Jacobson -- 11/8/1998, 9:23 pm
Re: Footpeg Idea Looking For Input
Jay Dolmage -- 11/8/1998, 6:51 pm
Re: Footpeg Idea Looking For Input
Stan Heeres -- 11/8/1998, 8:27 pm
Re: Footpeg Idea Looking For Input
Mike Scarborough -- 11/8/1998, 7:03 pm
Re: Footpeg Idea Looking For Input
Mike Scarborough -- 11/8/1998, 6:22 pm