| Features | |
| Major components | precision plastic skeg box, supplied preassembled, fitted with deep dagger blade |
| precision plastic operating slider, supplied preassembled | |
| Boat compatability | fits plastic and composite kayaks |
| Installation method | Mould in at manufacture or retrofit |
| Operating method | Hydraulic operation: the ultimate in control and reliability, used in Hydro Skeg® and Skeg Rudder Systems |
| Wire operation: significant improvement over traditional wire skegs | |
| Rope operation, significant improvement over traditional rope skegs | |
| Materials | Fully corrosion resistant |
| Benefits | |
| Benefits to the kayaker | Deep dagger blade gives class leading control |
| Hydro Skeg® and Skeg Rudder System offer new levels of reliability: no more wires to kink or ropes to fray. All versions are fully corrosion resistant and virtually maintenance free. | |
| Robust: when knocked, the skeg blade simply retracts undamaged. Skeg Rudder System blade retracts undamaged whatever the rudder setting | |
| Smooth: new levels of smoothness in operation | |
| Choice: purchase economical wire or rope variants and upgrade to Hydro Skeg® or Skeg Rudder System at a later date | |
| Benefits to the dealer | More sales: class leading product gives your kayaks a real edge |
| More reliable supply: simplifications in manufacture reduces turnaround time and minimises chance for errors | |
| More stock flexibility: dealers can cost effectively offer a range of skeg options, installing the selected option at point of sale | |
| More options: interchangeability allows dealers to gain repeat business in upgrading from one option to another | |
| Support | |
| Training | Kari-Tek provide training for dealers on how to install their system |
| Component supply | Kari-Tek can guarantee component supply and delivery to suit your needs. Spare parts can be supplied to dealers or customers direct as prefered |
| Technical Support | With Kari-Tek's extensive experience of working with kayaks, technical support is only a phone call away |
| Marketing backup | Kari-Tek provide retail point-of-sale and trade leaflets and can supply other marketing material as needed |
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