April Zilg took time before a downwind session to share how easy it is to change out rudders on a Puakea Designs canoe like the Kahele or Kahe Kai.



As a professional paddler, April knows the value of using different rudders for different conditions, and she answers some burning questions we've all had about these OC1 rudders, like:


Can you use the same rudders in the Ehukai, Kahe Kai, and the Kahele?
How often does April recommend changing OC1 rudders?
What happens when Rod forgets to silence his phone during filming?
Does every rudder come with its own bottle of Loctite?
What is the official name of the Puakea Designs Guitar Pick rudder?
How tight should the rudder screw be, and what happens if you tighten it too much?


April is one of our favorite pro paddlers, and is a natural teacher who gives much to the sport of paddling.



https://www.aprilzilg.com/
Instagram: @aprilzilg
http://paddleninja.com/ (April is one of the founders and coaches at Paddle Ninja -- if you're looking for great training programs and support, you should definitely check out http://paddleninja.com/)