Is the stern rudder suitable for downwind? I know that you need a bottom or ocean rudder that is tilted towards the bow so that it does not hang in the air on the wave. I am wrong ?
G’day Alex, the Audax goes downwind very much like a ski. The rudder works well, but like an ocean ski the bow tracks hard. If you click on this link you’ll see a downwinder on a very steep windy day. ua-cam.com/video/sQCJBlFzJ-E/v-deo.htmlsi=PrjMU92XdY00bU7W
@@MarkSundin Very cool! I want the same. I'm thinking about buying surf skis (length 5.6 * 0.5 m and weight 16 kg). What better surf ski than a classic lightweight kayak? I understand about the ocean rudder and the ability to quickly return to the boat if it capsizes. But I'm wondering if it's easy to start and maintain a kayak? How much does your kayak weigh and what are its dimensions? What is the minimum wave height at which you can start surfing? Now I was asking about the option if I don’t buy a surf-ski, but buy the lightest sit-in kayak. Thanks in advance for your answers!
At 52cm this is a skinny boat, only 1cm wider than a V8 Pro, and 2cm less than a V8. With that in mind, how stable is the Audax for a big and tall(high CoG) paddler when in long distance expedition mode?
Good objective overview. Looks like a carefully designed and well built boat. Thanks.
Great presentation Rob to showcase the Audax.......possibly my next Kayak.
Love the design, can't wait for an open cockpit version.
Is the stern rudder suitable for downwind? I know that you need a bottom or ocean rudder that is tilted towards the bow so that it does not hang in the air on the wave. I am wrong ?
G’day Alex, the Audax goes downwind very much like a ski. The rudder works well, but like an ocean ski the bow tracks hard. If you click on this link you’ll see a downwinder on a very steep windy day.
ua-cam.com/video/sQCJBlFzJ-E/v-deo.htmlsi=PrjMU92XdY00bU7W
@@MarkSundin Very cool! I want the same. I'm thinking about buying surf skis (length 5.6 * 0.5 m and weight 16 kg). What better surf ski than a classic lightweight kayak? I understand about the ocean rudder and the ability to quickly return to the boat if it capsizes. But I'm wondering if it's easy to start and maintain a kayak? How much does your kayak weigh and what are its dimensions? What is the minimum wave height at which you can start surfing? Now I was asking about the option if I don’t buy a surf-ski, but buy the lightest sit-in kayak. Thanks in advance for your answers!
@@BelevichAB you’ll find that info here - expeditionkayaks.com/collections/fast-touring-sea-kayaks/products/the-expedition-kayaks-audax
It’s a dream downwind!!! Even with expedition load it still wants to surf!!
Carried me safe n sound across Bass Strait.
At 52cm this is a skinny boat, only 1cm wider than a V8 Pro, and 2cm less than a V8.
With that in mind, how stable is the Audax for a big and tall(high CoG) paddler when in long distance expedition mode?
Very nice sea kayak.