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what is a skeg
By joe
Ranked #777 - Kayaks
June 9, 2010
what is a skeg
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Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Elias Littenberg
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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