Just thought I'd throw this out there...
A month or so back, I lent my Fenn Elite to a friend who adjusted the footplate so that it was 2 positions shorter. When I adjusted it back again I didn't have an Allen Key to hand and left the pedal adjustment as it was. This meant that the pedals were angled slightly towards me.
I finally readjusted them so that the pedals are now lined up straight with the footplate... and the boat instantly feels more comfortable.
I'd been stressing because I wasn't feeling as stable in the ski - especially in choppy water. Not to the extent that I was ever in danger of falling out (I've fallen out of the Elite maybe 4 times in the three years that I've been paddling it) but I've definitely noticed that I've been paddling slower in choppy water - as evidenced by the guys overtaking me... frustrating.
So - if your rudder pedals are angled back, try adjusting them - you may find that you were inadvertently working the rudder (and rocking the boat) as you pushed against the footplate.
Rob
Currently Fenn Swordfish S, Epic V10 Double.
Previously: Think Evo II, Carbonology Zest, Fenn Swordfish, Epic V10, Fenn Elite, Red7 Surf70 Pro, Epic V10 Sport, Genius Blu, Kayak Centre Zeplin, Fenn Mako6, Custom Kayaks ICON, Brian's Kayaks Molokai, Brian's Kayaks Wedge and several others...
