Uli1
One Foot.
Full Control.
Price: $200
Availability: Late September 2026
The Need
A standard OC1 outrigger canoe uses two foot pedals to control the rudder — one to turn left, one to turn right. For paddlers with limb loss, amputation, or paralysis affecting one foot, only one pedal is accessible. That means steering in only one direction, with no ability to correct course independently. For many single-limb paddlers, this has meant being kept off the water entirely.
One alternative is learning to paddle a traditional rudderless V1 canoe, where steering comes entirely from paddle technique rather than foot pedals. However, mastering a V1 carries a significantly higher learning curve even for able-bodied paddlers — making it an additional barrier rather than a solution for those already navigating the challenges of single-limb paddling.
The answer isn't a different canoe or a harder path. It's better equipment.
The Solution
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Uli1 is a foot-operated rudder adaptation that gives single-limb paddlers full bidirectional steering control using only the pedal available to them. Uli1 sets the rudder to turn fully toward the non-functional side — so pressing the available pedal steers one way, and releasing it steers the other. The full range of rudder rotation is accessible with one foot.
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Uli1 also introduces a configurable self-centering default position, giving older canoes that lack this feature the ability to return the rudder to center automatically — a benefit for any paddler, adaptive or not.
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While mastery of the traditional rudderless V1 canoe is one path forward, it represents a significant physical and cognitive barrier — even for experienced paddlers. For someone already managing the demands of single-limb paddling, that additional challenge can make participation effectively out of reach. Uli1 removes the barrier at the equipment level, so the paddler can focus on the water.
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