Alain Jaques wrote:
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I think I would prefer to have the rudder post snap and lose a rudder than have it strong enough to hold but damage the housing and cause expensive repairs. Rudder breakages are unlikely out at sea where rocks are rare so it would not be a likely safety risk.
Absolutely, any other damage is incidental, no less painful but not part of the ski's true repertiore. A steel shaft the size of Epic's specified for alu. shaft diameter must require vegemite power.
Personally, I'd prefer a properly scaled stainless shaft.
