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Legacy K1 Olympic Sprint Kayak
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The Legacy K1 is a final evolution of the legendary VanDusen line of kayaks. we had the pleasure to test it in Seattle Green Lake. Here are a few bits about it ... |
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See the full line here ---> LEGACY |
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Peter Newton inspecting the Legacy with the help of a few fans. Note the rudder set-up. |
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Stern section. Note the rudder position: the most notably visible difference the design of
the hull is the rudder location where the trailing edge of the rudder
is even the stern. This rudder is a single blade
design and it does not continue pass the stern line. |
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Stern view. Note the "crease" on the deck. |
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Bow view section. |
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This is what will make a difference ... I haven't seen something this elegant since the first Eagle. For a good 12 inches of the hull, the lines of the
stern section are noticeably plumb. There is no doubt in my mind that
Greg and Ted look at the stern/rudder as an integrated system. |
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The footbrace/ rudder system is designed to be easily adjusted. Velcro straps and movable system are designed to fit different body types.
The footrest adjustment: is a typical horizontal holding pegs that seat/hook
onto side perforated "c" shaped channels. The pegs are operate by
squeezing a single line; the line pulls both pegs effortlessly. |
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The Legacy seat set-up deviates from the typical flat board set-up and relies on a "Y" shaped three point connection. Flat board set-ups have a two point connection where the weight of the paddler ends up "pushing" the hull out and in deforming the hull lines.
The Legacy three point connection distributes the weight of the paddler in a more uniform way. This eliminates hull deformation.
Note the rudder lines micro-adjustement system.
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