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I'm not a rudder fan - but alot of paddlers are - Here is a Video on how a rudders works


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jB9ySXd9 ... r_embedded
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I mostly use my rudder for drift fishing and taking advantage of the wind. Although it is VERY helpful in a headwind.
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Wouldn't ever want to be without mine. :wink:
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a rudder is a crutch for poor paddling skills.
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TK wrote:a rudder is a crutch for poor paddling skills.
Right on brother!!!

I control my drift and drift angle with a drift chute that I adjust using my anchor trolley

Not to hate, but kayak some kayaks really need a rudder or a skeg and some kayaks don't. If you have a lot of rocker then you will need a rudder or skeg for sure

To each your own
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TK wrote:a rudder is a crutch for poor paddling skills.
Here .... we .... go .... again.

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Don't forget that beachballs can also help your paddling skills.
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shallow minded II wrote:Don't forget that beachballs can also help your paddling skills.
No those make your kayak more bouyant.
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Didnt have one on my first 5 kayaks....wouldnt have one without one now....I need every crutch I can get....well, except for using Gulp.
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TK wrote:a rudder is a crutch for poor paddling skills.
How does poor paddling skills come into play when you are drifting????????
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ettienne wrote:
TK wrote:a rudder is a crutch for poor paddling skills.
How does poor paddling skills come into play when you are drifting????????
Settle down people. It was a joke. It was said to me once on a trip with a paddle shop owner because my kayak had a rudder.

I wouldn't own an SOT without one
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Paul wrote:
TK wrote:a rudder is a crutch for poor paddling skills.
Right on brother!!!

I control my drift and drift angle with a drift chute that I adjust using my anchor trolley

Not to hate, but kayak some kayaks really need a rudder or a skeg and some kayaks don't. If you have a lot of rocker then you will need a rudder or skeg for sure

To each your own

CORRECT observation grasshopper.
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TK wrote:I wouldn't own an SOT without one
Nor a beachball, both are required equipment.
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Post by Manning »

Never had one and don't miss what I haven't had.
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TK wrote:I wouldn't own an SOT without one
Tried to go without it on one kayak. 6 months later I put one on. I also would not own a SOT without a rudder.
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I 2nd the driftsock as a capable alternative to a rudder for drift fishing. Less hardware, less cost, less weight, less hassle. win win win
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