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Re: Material: Rudder Cord
By:Lawrence Watson
Date: 4/3/2009, 11:38 pm
In Response To: Material: Rudder Cord *LINK* (Larry C.)

Is there a problem - real or imagined - with SS cable?

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: For anyone looking for an alternative to SS cable for rudder control, I
: discovered a source for 2MM Spectra Speed Cord. It's an E-Bay seller from
: NZ
: This cord is made in NZ and is used on a lot of racing kayaks in NZ and
: Australia.
: This is a very stiff non stretching cord that is super light weight. I have
: always wanted to try it, but I didn't know how to get it from Sisson or
: other kayak builders that use it. I ordered it and received my order in a
: week (NZ to US).
: Disclaimer: I have no connection what so ever with the seller.I just want to
: pass along useful info to others seeking light weight, strong, non
: stretching alternative to steel cable for rudders, especially racing
: kayaks.

: Larry C.

Messages In This Thread

Material: Rudder Cord *LINK*
Larry C. -- 3/30/2009, 6:54 pm
Re: Material: Rudder Cord
Lawrence Watson -- 4/3/2009, 11:38 pm
Re: Material: Rudder Cord
Bill Hamm -- 4/4/2009, 12:16 am
Re: Material: Rudder Cord
QuicksilverMike -- 3/31/2009, 2:28 am
Re: Material: Rudder Cord
FrankP -- 3/31/2009, 11:03 am
Re: Material: Rudder Cord
FrankP -- 3/31/2009, 11:07 am
Re: Material: Rudder Cord *LINK*
Larry C. -- 3/31/2009, 1:19 pm
Re: Material: Rudder Cord
FrankP -- 4/1/2009, 8:27 am