This article was originally posted in my old blog on Januray 27, 2008.
Hugo da Silva sent me some pictures from outfitting his WSBS Thunderbolt-x kayak. He made a full footrest of 3/16 foam and carbon-fiber and a foam mount for a hand pump. You can compared his footrest with one installed by Dan Murn. Hugo is paddling Thunderbolt and EFT kayaks in California.
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A year ago, I outfitted my Thunderbolt kayak with a half footrest and was going to install a full one as a next step. However, I have found it convenient and good for a boat trim to store a 3 liter Camelbak in the front of the footrest. So, my temporary half footrest which gives me access to the boat front stays.
Would you like to share tips, experience, pictures of outfitting your racing kayak? Please write some comments below or send me e-mail. I would be happy to post them here.
Related posts:
Outfitting Thunderbolt Racing Kayak – Tiller Bar Footrest and ONNO Gas Pedals
Outfitting Thunderbolt Racing Kayak – Sliding or Guerney Gears Bumfortable Seat?
Great article! I just impressed to see the4 photos about WSBS Thunderbolt-x kayak. I appreciate Hugo da Silva for brilliant work. Thanks a lot.
I have (and love) the Onno pedals on my Thurnderbolt. I recently changed out the “wheel” over the rudder with a yoke from Stellar. Fits perfectly! You can quickly change rudders, and not worry about the lines slipping off the wheel.
Send me your email and I will return pictures.
David German