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I'm a beginner kayaker. Just getting started. How important...
By Alec Mehdizadeh
Ranked #1113 - Kayaks
December 27, 2008
I'm a beginner kayaker. Just getting started. How important is a rudder on the kayak?
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By Liquid Logic Rep
Ranked #6 - Kayaks
March 29, 2010
Rudders are needed more for longer boats to assist turning and to keep on course (track). Shorter boats like the Featherlight 9.5 don't need a rudder as they are easier to turn than longer boats. A boat that is easy to turn is also easy to correct and keep tracking. Distance is important when choosing a kayak. IF you are a beginner looking at paddling 3 miles or less on small lakes, ponds, or small easy rivers, you wont need a rudder. If you are beginner looking at paddling more than 6 miles each session, look the 12 foot boats that come with Rudder options. At 14 feet, about 1/2 of all paddlers choose to get the rudder.
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