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Ocean Kayak Mysto Kayak - Sit-On-Top

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what is a skeg

By Ranked #777 - Kayaks June 9, 2010

what is a skeg

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

By Backcountry.com Employee June 9, 2010

A skeg is kind of like a small keel near the stern of your kayak. Not quite a rudder (which pivots), your skeg helps to keep your kayak tracking straight. Helps beginner paddlers, like me, to keep going straight.

Helpful Votes: 0 Yes

Tech Specs:

Hull Material:
Polyethylene 
Length:
9ft 9in (296cm) 
Width:
31in (78.7cm) 
Storage Volume:
Not specified 
Maximum Load:
325lb (147.7kg) 
Hatch Type:
Molded tank well 
Skeg:
Yes 
Rudder:
No 
Weight:
43lb (19.5kg) 
Paddler Skill:
All levels 
Recommended Use:
Ocean surf, lakes 
Manufacturer Warranty:
1 year 
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