User Tools
modifications
Differences
This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.
| Both sides previous revision Previous revision Next revision | Previous revision | ||
|
modifications [2025/05/09 16:00] pstureavley |
modifications [2026/04/26 11:10] (current) pstureavley |
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Line 85: | Line 85: | ||
| * [[https://kayakguru.com/kayak-deck-padding/|How-to - Adding Deck Padding]] | * [[https://kayakguru.com/kayak-deck-padding/|How-to - Adding Deck Padding]] | ||
| + | * **Products** | ||
| + | * [[https://northshoreinc.com/|NSI]] carries a variety of deck padding options | ||
| * … | * … | ||
| Line 202: | Line 204: | ||
| <WRAP indent> | <WRAP indent> | ||
| - | In cold water when wearing bulky water shoes it can be difficult to get your feet back into the foot straps. This is especially true in big waves and when you have individual straps for each foot. By taping semi-rigid rubber inside the foot straps they will hold their shape so you can quickly get your feet into position and back to paddling. Some companies also sell footstrap covers that can also help hold footstrap shape. | + | In cold water when wearing bulky water shoes it can be difficult to get your feet back into the foot straps. This is especially true in big waves and when you have individual straps for each foot. By taping semi-rigid rubber inside the foot straps they will hold their shape so you can quickly get your feet into position and back to paddling. Some companies also sell **footstrap covers** that can also help hold footstrap shape. |
| * [[:stories:regrouping_help_2015#footstraps|Footstraps 4/03/2015]] (interesting that as late as 2015 quite a few paddlers were still not using them) | * [[:stories:regrouping_help_2015#footstraps|Footstraps 4/03/2015]] (interesting that as late as 2015 quite a few paddlers were still not using them) | ||
| * [[:footstraps_again_2015|Footstraps Again 11/07/2015]] | * [[:footstraps_again_2015|Footstraps Again 11/07/2015]] | ||
| + | * **Products** | ||
| + | * **Footstrap Covers** | ||
| + | * [[https://www.oceanpaddlesports.com/store/Foot-Strap-cover-p50254191|Ocean Paddlesports]] | ||
| * … | * … | ||
| Line 264: | Line 268: | ||
| * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/2-announcements/19930-how-do-you-get-a-slick-bucket.html#37318|Making slicker seats (surfski.info)]] | * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/2-announcements/19930-how-do-you-get-a-slick-bucket.html#37318|Making slicker seats (surfski.info)]] | ||
| * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/1-general/17997-newbie-numb-legs.html|Padding and other adjustments for Numb Legs (Surfski.info)]] | * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/1-general/17997-newbie-numb-legs.html|Padding and other adjustments for Numb Legs (Surfski.info)]] | ||
| - | * [[:back_side_butt_rub|Backside Rubbing]] | + | * [[:health:back_side_butt_rub|Backside Rubbing]] |
| - | * [[https://www.huki.com/index.php?page=Innovations#prettyPhoto[Padding]/0/|Photo Examples of Padding]] | + | * **Padding Examples** |
| - | * [[https://oceanpaddler.com/product-category/accessories/seat-pads/|Oceanpaddler Seat Padding]] (just an example of what's available online, many options at various paddling stores) | + | * [[:seat_padding_from_foam|Sample custom seat padding]] |
| + | * [[https://www.huki.com/index.php?page=Innovations#prettyPhoto[Padding]/0/|Photo Examples of Padding]] | ||
| + | * [[https://oceanpaddler.com/product-category/accessories/seat-pads/|Oceanpaddler Seat Padding]] (just an example of what's available online, many options at various paddling stores) | ||
| </WRAP> | </WRAP> | ||
| Line 316: | Line 322: | ||
| ==== Skegs ==== | ==== Skegs ==== | ||
| - | * [[:equipment:skegs|Discussion]] 01/2021 | + | * [[:equipment:rudders:skegs|Discussion]] 01/2021 |
| * [[:long_rudders_skegs_etc|Extra Long Rudders and Skegs]] 02/2020 | * [[:long_rudders_skegs_etc|Extra Long Rudders and Skegs]] 02/2020 | ||
| * … | * … | ||
| Line 360: | Line 366: | ||
| * [[:rudder_cable|Rudder Cable Changes]] | * [[:rudder_cable|Rudder Cable Changes]] | ||
| * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/35-surfski-innovations/19693-self-centering-pedals-rudder-on-a-surfski.html|Making Pedals Self-Centering]] | * [[https://www.surfski.info/forum/35-surfski-innovations/19693-self-centering-pedals-rudder-on-a-surfski.html|Making Pedals Self-Centering]] | ||
| - | * **Cable Tensioners ** (most useful for boats shared by mulitple paddlers who use different foot pedal settings) | + | * **Cable Tensioners ** (most useful for boats shared by mulitple paddlers who use different foot pedal settings) |
| * **Washrider** | * **Washrider** | ||
| * [[https://www.washrider.com/products/rudder-cable-tensioners|Cable Tensioners]] | * [[https://www.washrider.com/products/rudder-cable-tensioners|Cable Tensioners]] | ||
| * [[https://youtu.be/Hf0Jb7o-3FU|Tensioner Installation Video]] | * [[https://youtu.be/Hf0Jb7o-3FU|Tensioner Installation Video]] | ||
| * [[https://www.washrider.com/blogs/wrblog/diy-rudder-cables-and-cable-tensioners|Tensioner Installation & Maintenance]] | * [[https://www.washrider.com/blogs/wrblog/diy-rudder-cables-and-cable-tensioners|Tensioner Installation & Maintenance]] | ||
| - | * **Other Options ** (we need feedback on these, so if you test them please give us your results (and please thoroughly test/crank on them in safe conditions before using them on rough waters)) | + | * **Other Options ** (we need feedback on these, so if you test them please give us your results (and please thoroughly test/crank on them in safe conditions before using them on rough waters)) |
| - | * **DIY ** (these systems probably do not work if tension is not always maintained on your steering cable where the tightener is installed) | + | * **DIY ** (these systems probably do not work if tension is not always maintained on your steering cable where the tightener is installed) |
| - | * **** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZY0ps8Stz0|Youtube tensioner]] maybe you can find a metal bar with a center hole? how well will this hold with a steering cord??? | + | * **** [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZY0ps8Stz0|Youtube tensioner]] maybe you can find a metal bar with a center hole? how well will this hold with a steering cord??? |
| * Simple system with [[https://youtu.be/XudtqDiyG5U|stainless steel washers]] | * Simple system with [[https://youtu.be/XudtqDiyG5U|stainless steel washers]] | ||
| + | * Likewise rope hitch knots are probably not going to stay fixed if tension is not constant… | ||
| * [[https://niteize.com/camjam-slidelock-rope-tightener|NiteIze Rope Tightener]] | * [[https://niteize.com/camjam-slidelock-rope-tightener|NiteIze Rope Tightener]] | ||
| * [[https://www.amazon.com/Roperoller-Tightening-Rollercam-Technology-Accessory/dp/B0D9PB2X2N|Roperoller Cam]] A reviewer has said that these are not adequately resistant to salt water | * [[https://www.amazon.com/Roperoller-Tightening-Rollercam-Technology-Accessory/dp/B0D9PB2X2N|Roperoller Cam]] A reviewer has said that these are not adequately resistant to salt water | ||
| Line 377: | Line 384: | ||
| ==== Wave Deflectors ==== | ==== Wave Deflectors ==== | ||
| - | * [[https://youtu.be/66ZyONF9iKE|Installing a Mocke Deflector]] with tape (or any brand that has a bottom apron that will tape down). You can use pipe wrap tape for more sturdy adhesion and probably a bit more durability. | + | * [[https://youtu.be/66ZyONF9iKE|Installing a Deflector]] with tape (demos with a Mocke deflector but method works with any brand that has a bottom apron that will tape down). You can use pipe wrap tape for more sturdy adhesion and probably a bit more durability than duct tape. |
| * **Do-it-yourself** | * **Do-it-yourself** | ||
| * [[https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20559-kai-waa-vega-arc.html?start=20#41149|DIY Deflector for Vega Arc]] Surfski.info description with photos | * [[https://surfski.info/forum/19-boats/20559-kai-waa-vega-arc.html?start=20#41149|DIY Deflector for Vega Arc]] Surfski.info description with photos | ||
| Line 415: | Line 422: | ||
| ===== Paddles ===== | ===== Paddles ===== | ||
| - | * [[:setup#length|Paddle Length]] | + | * [[:setup#length|Paddle Length]] (choosing the right length for you) |
| + | * [[:changing_paddle_length|Permanently Shortening a Wing Paddle]] | ||
| * **Tape** - See [[:setup#hand_positionsetup|Paddle Setup]] | * **Tape** - See [[:setup#hand_positionsetup|Paddle Setup]] | ||
| * [[https://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=272&idcategory=103|Spare Paddle Holders]] | * [[https://www.northshoreinc.com/store/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=272&idcategory=103|Spare Paddle Holders]] | ||
Except where otherwise noted, content on this wiki is licensed under the following license: CC Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International
