Kari-Tek Skeg Systems: revolutionary kayak skegs and rudders

Features
Major components	precision plastic skeg box, supplied preassembled, fitted with deep dagger blade
Major components	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 manufacturer	Class leading product gives your kayaks a real edge
	Kari-Tek Skeg Systems® are competitively priced, fully developed and available now. Major parts are supplied fully assembled and stocks can be guaranteed
	Easy to switch: straightforward to include in existing manufacture (see Manufacturing Options below)
	No need to learn new skills: installation uses existing skill sets. Glider and skeg box installation is easier than for current skeg systems
	Simplify manufacture: all skeg options are interchangeable, so kayaks can all be made the same and the skeg option selected after manufacture. The same skeg system can be used in plastic and composite kayaks
	Simplify supply: our system allows selection of skeg option to be delayed until point of sale and installed by dealer. This allows manufacturers to supply all boats the same, reducing turnaround time and minimising the chance for errors
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
Manufacturing options
Low volumes	Retrofit to individual boats: requires minimum setup costs
High volumes	To gain the full benefits, switch fully to the Kari-Tek system with a simple mould change
Support
Equipment	Kari-Tek supply complete manufacturing packages including all jigs and fixtures, whichever manufacturing option you choose
Setting up	Kari-Tek can provide on-site support in adapting your moulds to use their system
Training	Kari-Tek provide on-site training for your staff 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 you, your dealers or your customers direct as you prefer
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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