{"product_id":"mocke-emergency-steering-cord","title":"Mocke Emergency Steering Cord","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe MOCKE Emergency Steering Cord for kayaks and surf skis was designed to provide emergency directional steering if your rudder line or cable snaps. When one of your rudder lines or cables snap it is virtually impossible to steer in a straight line. Your paddling outing immediately turns into a rescue situation. With the MOCKE Emergency Steering Cord you are able to attempt a self-rescue while you wait for assistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIMPORTANT! ALWAYS fit the emergency steering cord to your craft as soon as you receive it BEFORE placing the emergency steering cord in your lifejacket or equipment hatch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitting the emergency steering cord to your craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove the emergency steering cord from its bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the canvas noose around the tail of your craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook the stainless steel tiller hook around or through the rudder cable\/line attachment point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Shock cord (elastic\/bungee) should be pulled tight but not fully extended. It should not be slack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cord should pull the rudder tiller back just past centre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the stainless steel hook cant reach the tiller then increase the size of the noose using the slider and ladder lock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf it reaches too easily and the cord is slack then decrease the size of the noose using the slider and ladder lock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce fitted place it back in the bag and store in your PFD or craft equipment hatch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHopefully that is the last time you ever have to use it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing the Emergency Steering Cord:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocate and take the emergency steering cord out of its bag. Place the noose over your wrist; you don't want to drop it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRaft up with another paddler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf alone you will need to get in the water. Remain leashed to your craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen up access to the rudder tiller or steering mechanism at the back of your craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you are rafted up next to a fellow paddler give them the the emergency steering cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlip the noose over the tail and hook the stainless steel hook onto the tiller, ON THE SAME SIDE STILL CONNECTED TO THE PEDALS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cord will pull the rudder back to centre (or just past) and you will be able to steer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne size fits most surfskis and kayaks with understern rudders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes in an easy-to-stow mesh bag with attachment loop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustable noose fits over the tail of your craft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong stainless steel hook to hook onto rudder tiller.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh quality, strong 5mm shock cord.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare instructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways inspect your Emergency Steering Cord before paddling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter regular contact with salt water wash in soapy water, rinse with fresh water and hang up to dry out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mocke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45190267240517,"sku":null,"price":265.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0638\/7453\/1397\/files\/EMSC.jpg?v=1782128216","url":"https:\/\/orkapaddles.com\/products\/mocke-emergency-steering-cord","provider":"Orka-Paddles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}