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TR ACKING SYS TEMS
Rudder
If your Delta Kayak is 14 feet or longer it may be equipped with our rudder system.
It is designed to help navigate your kayak through waterways and help keep your
kayak tracking straight in wind and currents. To lower the rudder blade into the
water, first you must ensure the Rudder Locking clip has been lifted off the top of
the blade (Figure 1). The Up-haul and Down-haul are located directly underneath
your left elbow (Figure 2) Locate and grasp the ball furthest to the back of your
kayak and slide it forward (Figure 3). To bring the rudder blade back to its holder
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on the deck, once again grab the ball that is furthest back and pull it forward.
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When beaching your kayak, or pulling into shore, retract the rudder blade to
avoid damage.
Regularly flush out the track and pedal system with a hose to eliminate sand
and gravel to keep the pedal sliding freely.
To avoid damaging your kayak, DO NOT carry your kayak by the rudder.
For ruddered models we use a gas pedal-style foot brace system which allows
a constant brace and the ability to steer the kayak with only a slight push of the
balls of your feet.
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