I picked up a V10S ultra layup last weekend (second hand). When I got it on the water yesterday I notice that it sounds like the rudder cable tube is rattling on the right side by my hip. If the rudder is straight and I take my foot of the right pedal, the pedal pulls backwards (no pressure applied to the left
pedal). Then when I push the right rudder peddle back to straight I feel a momentary tiny bit of resistance followed
by a very audible rattle by my hip.
Now, if I keep pressure on both pedals and move the rudder back and forth, I don’t hear or feel anything. I open the yoke cover and the end of the tube is still attached their. I can’t really tell at the front seeing as Epic uses that black plastic piece in the opening where the rudder line comes
out and goes to the pedal.
What I’m thinking is that the tube has come off somewhere and when I take my foot off that pedal, its falling down which is what’s pull the pedal
backwards. It’s then the same thing that’s rattling against the inside of the hull when tension is applied back to the
line. Does anyone have a pic of an Epic ski split in half so I can see where
that line attaches?
Also, I really don’t feel like cutting open a ski I just traded my Nelo for. Just hurts me to think about it, but what’s the most minimally invasive way to fix the potential
problem?
Not related to the fix, but I really do like the ski. The fit is really similar to my V14 which love.
pedal). Then when I push the right rudder peddle back to straight I feel a momentary tiny bit of resistance followed
by a very audible rattle by my hip.
Now, if I keep pressure on both pedals and move the rudder back and forth, I don’t hear or feel anything. I open the yoke cover and the end of the tube is still attached their. I can’t really tell at the front seeing as Epic uses that black plastic piece in the opening where the rudder line comes
out and goes to the pedal.
What I’m thinking is that the tube has come off somewhere and when I take my foot off that pedal, its falling down which is what’s pull the pedal
backwards. It’s then the same thing that’s rattling against the inside of the hull when tension is applied back to the
line. Does anyone have a pic of an Epic ski split in half so I can see where
that line attaches?
Also, I really don’t feel like cutting open a ski I just traded my Nelo for. Just hurts me to think about it, but what’s the most minimally invasive way to fix the potential
problem?
Not related to the fix, but I really do like the ski. The fit is really similar to my V14 which love.