Does the X-Drive Pedal Kit come out easily or go flat in shallow water?

Does the X-Drive Pedal Kit come out easily or go flat in shallow water?

You can stagger the foot pedals so that the fins will go flush against the bottom of the hull. Allow 4 inches of clearance under the hull in the water to pass without rubbing.

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