Rudder or not to Rudder - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Jimmyz123 · 01-03-2011, 12:06 PM

What's your opinion? I know what rudders do and really have not seen the need to get one or to really even worry about one. However a buddy of mine says he wants to get one.

Anyway thanks for the replies.

wiredantz · 01-03-2011, 12:20 PM

I own two TANK Kayaks one is the Cobra Tandem w/o Rudder and a x-factor Malibu with Rudder.

I have to say that i love my kayak with rudder because i don't have to paddle two or more times in one direction especially when the wind is blowing me of course.

Jimmyz123 · 01-03-2011, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by wiredantz

I own two TANK Kayaks one is the Cobra Tandem w/o Rudder and a x-factor Malibu with Rudder.

I have to say that i love my kayak with rudder because i don't have to paddle two or more times in one direction especially when the wind is blowing me of course.

My buddy also has the X-factor and that's what he was wanting it for. I have a OK Prwler 15 and did not mind it so much. I had a long paddle yesterday and honestly I was more worried about the time than the paddle.

01-03-2011, 12:06 PM	#1
Jimmyz123 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,385	Rudder or not to Rudder What's your opinion? I know what rudders do and really have not seen the need to get one or to really even worry about one. However a buddy of mine says he wants to get one. Anyway thanks for the replies.

01-03-2011, 12:20 PM	#2
wiredantz Currently @ MLO Territory Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Under the Shadow Posts: 2,290	I own two TANK Kayaks one is the Cobra Tandem w/o Rudder and a x-factor Malibu with Rudder. I have to say that i love my kayak with rudder because i don't have to paddle two or more times in one direction especially when the wind is blowing me of course.