Pulling the trigger....

**KAG** · 02-08-2014, 11:51 AM

I know if i get one i want one with those swim peddles. Lot and lots of yaks out there....been looking on ebay all the used ones for sale, using it as a guide that something is making them sell that one

**bfish** · 02-08-2014, 12:13 PM

Originally Posted by Olgrey

I'm wanting a kayak also and have been considering the Ride. Let me say that I am short, stoutly built ( OK fat, LOL ) and old enough for my joints to be pretty stiff. Do you think the Ride 115 would be safe for a 300# guy? How stable would it be and can you stand in them like I see some kayak makers advertise? Is there any other information I should know about before I do something this spring? Would the Ride 135 be better for me? Thanks in advance.

I think the Jackson Big Rig would be a better option. Although the rides more than likely will work (along with Jackson Cuda and Big Tuna and Native Slayer).

**Chasing Ghosts** · 02-08-2014, 02:32 PM

2013 Ride 115 with high seat ordered. Pick it up from terminal next week.

**jimp** · 02-08-2014, 05:28 PM

I have the 115 and I've stood up in mine, I just installed an eye bolt at the front of the cockpit area, and use a dog leash as a pull strap to pull myself up, and to ease myself back down. It's a bit wobbly at first, but you soon learn the balance thing. Practice in shallow water so if you dump it, (NO GEAR either) no issues on getting back to shore, etc.,

**RetiredRR** · 02-08-2014, 09:04 PM

You made a good choice, congrats and keep us posted on your rigging.

**Olgrey** · 02-08-2014, 11:33 PM

Does the Ride 115 track well, I think that is the term, paddle reasonable straight without having it veer off line too badly? I am interested in being able to launch, go downstream or upstream, and paddle back, through some swift waters in small rivers. Thanks for your help.

**Chasing Ghosts** · 02-09-2014, 07:07 AM

Has anyone added a Kevlar keel saver to the Rides? for beaching. I had one on my Old Towne Guide canoe.

**STUMP HUNTER** · 02-09-2014, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Olgrey

Does the Ride 115 track well, I think that is the term, paddle reasonable straight without having it veer off line too badly? I am interested in being able to launch, go downstream or upstream, and paddle back, through some swift waters in small rivers. Thanks for your help.

Yes it tracks well and with a rudder added if you start to get off track it is easy adjusted using the rudder. I paddled close to 5 miles yesterday with no problems.

**STUMP HUNTER** · 02-09-2014, 09:39 AM

Originally Posted by Chasing Ghosts

Has anyone added a Kevlar keel saver to the Rides? for beaching. I had one on my Old Towne Guide canoe.

Have not seen them used.

**bfish** · 02-09-2014, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by Chasing Ghosts

Has anyone added a Kevlar keel saver to the Rides? for beaching. I had one on my Old Towne Guide canoe.

Getting one to stick is an issue. Hardly anything permanently sticks to polyethylene, especially when it flexes like a kayak does.

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