Description
The Surfing Weed 8.5 Rudder is designed for shedding weeds while in ocean or surf conditions. It has the same controlling force as our other surf rudder designs but with an angled sweep to shed weeds. We recommend this as a primary rudder for paddlers in light to mid-water conditions with weeds (kelp, grass, debris), and as a secondary rudder for paddlers who occasionally do downwind runs with weeds.
- Length: 8.5 “
- Width (at widest part): 3.375 “
- 34° sweep
- Carbon Fiber Rudder w/ Titanium Shaft
- Excels in surf conditions with kelp or weeds (ex California coast)
- Meant to assist in conditions where the tail of your canoe is out of the water (also suitable for really light paddlers who have trouble keeping the tail in the water)
- Available for Puakea Designs models: Ballare, Cantare, Volare, Kahele, Kahe Kai, & Ehukai (Standard & Pro model layups)
- If you are looking for a weed rudder but may not need something for conditions quite this big, be sure to check out the The Weed 6.3 Rudder – here
If you have additional questions about selecting the right rudder for your canoe, or how to install a new rudder please feel free to contact us for assistance.
