Valley Kayak Skeg Control Knob
Valley kayaks come with one of three styles of skeg knob. Newer models introduced in 2010 or later (Etain, Gemini, Sirona) whether PE Roto-molded or composite (fiberglass etc.) all use the style knob we call, "2010 And Newer" Older model composite (fiberglass etc.) Valley Kayaks (e.g. Nordkapp, Aquanaut, Skerray, Avocet, Pintail, Anas Acuta) have the skeg cable encapsulated in a stiffener tube which passes through the skeg knob. These use the style knob we call, "Pre-2010 Composite Kayak" Older model PE Roto-Molded Valley Kayaks (e.g. Nordkapp, Aquanaut, Skerray, Avocet) have the skeg cable exposed as it passes through the skeg knob and the knob rides on a stainless steel rod which also passed through the knob. These use the style knob we call, "Pre-2010 PE RM Kayak" The two knobs for older model Valley kayaks ("T"-shaped) look about the same except for the diameter of the larger of the two side holes. In fact the knob for a Pre-2010 PE RM kayak can be converted into a knob for a comp