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Nope, I haven't tried placing a skeg or a rudder below the kayak. I don't know how to control the rudder while paddling at the same time. Is it better to have a rudder in kayak?
Usually there is either a foot control or some time of hand wire control for the rudder. The smaller kayaks tend to have a rudder to help keep them on track. The longer the kayak the better the track on it normally. There are always exceptions to the rule though depending on your kayak.
Skeg vs Rudder 
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