Description
The SmartTrack Race rudder head is a compact, very strong aluminium housing, widely used on kayaks with a low stern.
Its stiffness and stability help you keep as much steering effect as possible, even when wind and waves are pushing the stern sideways. You get a solid rudder throw and a smooth, easy lift-up. If the rudder touches a rock or similar, it flexes and springs back naturally. The rudder pin uses a bayonet fitting, so you can trust the blade stays properly seated.
The rudder head is supplied with the CRW cable lock kit (ST940) and the rudder lift-up kit ST-K900.
It can be paired with two different rudder blade sizes; the Tandem blade (ST931) is the standard choice for sea kayaks.
Specifications
- Maximum distance from the sleeve centre to the stern transom: 40 mm.
- The rudder head extends 58 mm below its mounting point.
Mounting instructions
This video shows how to fit a rudder blade to SmartTrack rudder heads. The “Original” head is shown, but the procedure is the same for the “Race”:
Paddlespot tip: If your kayak has a low stern, the SmartTrack rudder heads Ski or Ski-B are often a good fit. If you want the blade to sit deeper in the water, look at Compact, Flow or Original and choose based on how much depth you need.
How the bayonet fitting works
The CRW wedge lock
Built for real conditions, and for paddlers who want dependable control when it matters. Stay safe, and keep paddling.
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