Kayak Questions - What to Buy???

[Alphahawk]

HOOK1 carries Werker batteries. Mine has been bullet proof.



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[mfbab]

Originally Posted by Alphahawk

The 115 handled the river very well. As another example I wouldn't even put the BG II in the river. But I can guarantee you if you ask someone who is loyal to a brand they will tell you the BG II is a great river boat. I am not loyal to any brand of kayak. I just want what is best for my needs.

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Here's a Youtube that came up, a Ride 115 on some moderate rapids:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV_LeK0cylY
Go to about the 2:30 mark, looks fun but you can tell it's not steering great either.
I can see where a boat with more of a rocker design would handle that better, but still not too bad.

Thanks for all of your help.

[Transplanted Sportsman]

Since we are on the kayak buying subject does anybody has the name and number for the man in Lebanon where good brand kayaks are sold, for all the good things everybody has said about hook 1 I had a very bad experience at hook 1 that spanned 3 months and involved 3 calls and one 3 hr round trip there and still came out empty handed so im ready to take my bussiness somewhere else, if anyone has this info I would appreciate if they can share it,
mf, try the ride 115 u will like it, i fish and duck hunt out of mine great all around boat

[FOXZILLA]

Originally Posted by Transplanted Sportsman

Since we are on the kayak buying subject does anybody has the name and number for the man in Lebanon where good brand kayaks are sold, for all the good things everybody has said about hook 1 I had a very bad experience at hook 1 that spanned 3 months and involved 3 calls and one 3 hr round trip there and still came out empty handed so im ready to take my bussiness somewhere else, if anyone has this info I would appreciate if they can share it,
mf, try the ride 115 u will like it, i fish and duck hunt out of mine great all around boat

I'm a Lebanon native and don't know of any retail kayak places here. Call Joel at Caney Fork Outdoors 931-858-5222.

[Transplanted Sportsman]

Originally Posted by FOXZILLA

I'm a Lebanon native and don't know of any retail kayak places here. Call Joel at Caney Fork Outdoors 931-858-5222.

Thanks Fox, I dont think is an actual retail place but more of a wharehouse type thing, i will look at old threads, some folks on the forum were getting great deals on good name yaks

[Alphahawk]

Originally Posted by Transplanted Sportsman

Thanks Fox, I dont think is an actual retail place but more of a wharehouse type thing, i will look at old threads, some folks on the forum were getting great deals on good name yaks

I remember that. The guy sells on eBay but is out of Lebanon.

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[TroutFiend]

This may be the one you are thinking of...ImageUploadedByTapatalk1416960325.457258.jpg

[Transplanted Sportsman]

Thanks Mr Randy!,
TF, I was not able to open the link on my phone, will try on the computer later, thanks!

[tkwalker]

Originally Posted by Transplanted Sportsman

Thanks Fox, I dont think is an actual retail place but more of a wharehouse type thing, i will look at old threads, some folks on the forum were getting great deals on good name yaks

There is a warehouse on north 231 that does this type of thing ... The old boot factory ... I have never personally been there but I have seen where they sell on Ebay ... ?? <'TK><

[Reel Tune]

Originally Posted by Dakota

Where did you buy your Werker battery? I still have a LMS-522 that I may use in the front of my boat with a separate battery. Ill just use the sonar part so I don't need much battery.

Batteries Plus on Nolensville Pike

[Reel Tune]

The Coosa was my second kayak. I used the Ride 115 on an 11 day trip to Louisiana, Texas, and back around Tennessee, and have currently been in the Ride 135 since that trip.


I have taken the Ride 135 down 2 class 3's, it was hairy, but doable. Most of the guys in river kayaks took the safe routes and went around, I just shot them. The roughest part was the 3' wall of water that hit me in the chest, nearly knocked the wind out of me, and the entire cockpit filled with water and made the boat every tippy for a few seconds until the water drained out the scupper holes. I feel that the Ride 135 would suit me on overnight trips with gear if needed but a hybrid style like an Ultimate, or Commander would be better suited.

The Ride 115 is a great boat, but lack of tankwell, and speed is an issue for me. I know you're probably thinking why are you concerned with speed in a kayak? Well I like paddling efficient kayaks, where I can cover as much water as possible in a small amount of time. Paddling the Ride 115 more than a mile and a half or two consistently without a break was exhausting. Like said earlier the tankwell is small, but adequate for most. Not me, I fill the tankwell of the Ride 135 up and sometimes feel like I need more room.

The Coosa, the tankwell is small, smaller than the Ride 115 tankwell, it's tippy "the only kayak I have ever fell out of". It's slow, I know it's not meant to be a fast kayak, but I like speed relative to kayak. If you are on any pond or lake and have any sort of wind you are spinning, unless you tie a piece of rope to the rear and let it drag in the water. I think I got that tip from Bfish.

[bfish]

Originally Posted by MidTNKayakAngler

.... If you are on any pond or lake and have any sort of wind you are spinning, unless you tie a piece of rope to the rear and let it drag in the water. I think I got that tip from Bfish.

Chain, not rope. A short section of chain hanging under the rear handle (line guides up the side to a dog leash ziptied to the side hangle). The chain out the back will work as a rudder and can double as an anchor when dropped to the lake bed.

Here is a how to and some pics (not mine and more complicated than mine. I just go chain to leash with a zigzag cleat to tie off).
http://jacksonkayak.com/blog/2012/09...chain-install/

[Reel Tune]

Originally Posted by bfish

Chain, not rope.

Thanks for the clarification, it was late. That's my excuse

[Travis C.]

Originally Posted by MidTNKayakAngler

I have taken the Ride 135 down 2 class 3's, it was hairy, but doable. Most of the guys in river kayaks took the safe routes and went around, I just shot them. The roughest part was the 3' wall of water that hit me in the chest, nearly knocked the wind out of me, and the entire cockpit filled with water and made the boat every tippy for a few seconds until the water drained out the scupper holes. I feel that the Ride 135 would suit me on overnight trips with gear if needed but a hybrid style like an Ultimate, or Commander would be better suited.

You will get a kick out of this. One of my old overnight trips. Black box full of camp gear, crate full of fishing tackle and front hatch had two batteries plus anchor with a gallon of water.

[SAMBOLIE]

Originally Posted by Travis C.

You will get a kick out of this. One of my old overnight trips. Black box full of camp gear, crate full of fishing tackle and front hatch had two batteries plus anchor with a gallon of water.

I wouldn't attempt to load that much on a pontoon.