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The Smarttrack Foil Rudder Blade is the replacement blade for the Smart Track rudder system. The molded rudder blade is foil shaped so water moves across with less turbulence. Compare to ordinary flat aluminum blades, this design reduces drag and significantly increases turning efficiency. When not in use, its slim profile also exposes less surface area to crosswind drag. Available in two sizes for single and tandem kayaks.
Replacement rudder blade for Smart Track rudders systems
Foil blade shape is more efficient than flat blades
When not in use, its slim profile also exposes less surface area to crosswind drag
Available in two sizes for single and tandem kayaks
Single measures 13.5 x 3 in; Tandem measures 16.5 x 3.5 in.
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Reviews
By: wbJohnDate: Dec 09, 2019
I installed the Smart Track Rudder system on my Pygmy Boats Borealis XL, the largest boat kit Pygmy makes. Originally I used the standard rudder. This Tandem Rudder should provide much better performance as the gudgeon is very high on the stern so the larger rudder will make a big difference.
Order and delivery was easy to
follow and prompt.
Blade is very well priced and
works well. Used it to replace
a tandem blade that came with
my Kayakpro Marlin. This gives
me a short rudder for smooth
conditions and a longer one
for rough conditions. System
works well anmd is enhanced by
the easy to change mechanism
devided with the system.
I like the design and function
of this rudder system but have
only used my kayak three times
and the spring in the rudder
blade broke. Will buy another
blade and see if it happens
again.
The rudder was of good quality and installed neatly in my homemade rudder holder. I used if for a first 5 mile paddle on the spring flood waters with great advantage, compared to the smaller rudder that was inadequate for my single 15' kayak.
Q:
This may be a dumb question, but would it hurt to have the tandem rudder on a single person kayak. It just looks like it would work a little better on a kayak with horrible tracking.
A:
There is no reason the Tandem Blade would not work on a single person kayak. It would offer more surface are in the water. You would just have an excess amount of rudder cable.
Q:
I have an older pelican sit on top kayak. We have lost the rudder for it and Pelican says they no longer make the one I need any longer. Could you please tell me if something like this would work on my kayak? Thank you.
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