Over-sized sailing rudder blade for the Mirage series kayaks for a more responsive rudder control.

• Replaces smaller rudder blade on the Mirage Twist and Stow rudder system • Provides more responsive rudder control • Discounts and/or coupons do not apply to this item

Item#: 542 Repair Brand: Hobie Kayaks

Part Number UPC 81397001 0792176558439

Reviewer:	Michael Greene	Rating:	5	Date:	12/26/2012
Review:	Hobie Large Sailing Rudder Blade. Greatly improves steering response. Money well spent.

Reviewer:	mik	Rating:	5	Date:	11/23/2012
Review:	A majority of my kayaking is done in a river with strong tidal action and constant current, the larger rudder is a huge improvement for these conditions

Reviewer:	Sean	Rating:	5	Date:	11/14/2012
Review:	I consider this to be one of those necessary upgrades as it makes the handling of the boat(without sail) so much easier and less frustrating, especially on windy and choppy water days. I highly recommend anyone who has or intends to buy any Hobie boat to consider getting this rudder, you'll be thankful you did.

Reviewer:	ucsdsoccer	Rating:	5	Date:	10/26/2012
Review:	Man, what a difference! The stock rudder was like hydroplaning - you could turn but not very quickly. The upgraded sailing rudder makes turning responsive and accurate. Just as a side note, when you do a hard turn with this rudder, your kayak will actually dip or lean to one side because it is so responsive. For normal conditions its not a big deal. However, I did find myself in some chop and found that I had to be conscious to lean the other way to offset the tilt when turning hard.