Date: 7/13/2012, 1:42 pm
: First install a surf ski style footbrace in the cockpit. They are
: way more comfortable than pegs. I'm sourcing mine through
: Stellar Kayaks. All compression-molded carbon fiber. Light and
: easy to adjust.
: Under the hull rudders are definitely more efficient but you do
: have to mind where you paddle. Forgetting it's there can be
: expensive when you hit a submerged rock or log. If you paddle in
: big waves the under the hull rudders stay in the water more than
: stern-mounted. That can be important. For stern-mounted rudders
: consider Smart Track's Race version. The cartridge is a lot
: smaller and doesn't hang down as far as the regular version.
: That can be an issue with kayaks with low sterns (like the
: Mystery). The blade is also interchangeable with the larger
: tandem blade if you find the single-sized blade isn't providing
: enough turning moment or frequently comes out of waves. You
: don't see the ST Race version marketed in too many places. I
: source mine again through Stellar.
: I used both the Stellar surf ski footbrace and ST Race rudder on
: Lisa's "Mustang Sally" Wahoo FSK.
:
: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.301689123249618.71543.301674333251097&type=3&l=46e254cbf8
: The BTD Sea Racer I'm currently finishing up has the Stellar
: footbrace and their under-hull rudder blades.
:
: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.307257219359475.72440.301674333251097&type=3&l=b6ed09d7ac
Excellent setup! I have not been able to get through to Stellar. Do you have information on the rails you used? Also, any information cost of the parts?
Thanks!
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