Description
The SmartTrack Ski rudder head is a compact, lightweight and tough aluminium housing, commonly fitted to many kayaks and surfskis with a low stern.
Its stiffness and stability help you keep as much rudder authority as possible when the wind and waves are pushing from the side. It also offers a generous rudder sweep, so you get confident manoeuvrability when you need it. The Ski system is kick-up, meaning the rudder blade flexes up if you pass over an obstacle, and it’s easy to lift when required.
You can pair it with two different rudder blade sizes. Single (Art. no. ST930) is the most common choice for fitness kayaks and surfskis. Tandem (Art. no. ST931) is standard for sea kayaks, or for surfski/fitness kayak paddling in messy water where you want the strongest possible rudder effect.
The rudder head is supplied with the CRW cable lock kit (ST940) and the rudder uphaul kit ST-K900.
The rudder pin features a bayonet fitting, designed to prevent the rudder from coming off by itself.
Specifications
- Maximum distance from the centre of the sleeve to the transom: 40 mm.
- The rudder head extends 27 mm below its mounting point.
Mounting instructions for the rudder blade
This video shows how to mount a rudder blade on SmartTrack rudder heads. The film uses the “Original” housing, but the installation is the same on the “Ski”.
If your kayak has a particularly low stern, you may prefer the SmartTrack Ski-B rudder head. If you want the rudder to sit deeper in the water, look at Race, Compact, Flow or Original, depending on how much depth you need.
The Ski rudder head can easily be converted to Ski-B: loosen the screws and relocate the rudder head arm to the position where the spacer ring Spacer Ski ST20-404 sits.
How the bayonet fitting works
CRW wedge lock
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