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Hatch with 3 latches

Since other manufacturers are bringing in the oval hatches with three latches i was wondering if WS is also going to bring a 3 point system in their future revisions of their hatches?Continue

Started Nov 30, 2012

Ride 135 hatch problems...again!
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Hi there.Being the proud owner of a brand new ride 135 2012 model that's replacing my old ride which had front and midship hatch issues i expected Ride to have fixed it's problems with it's hatches.…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by George Saaiman Feb 21, 2012.

Ride135 help
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Hi there guysI bought my 135 ride about 6 months ago and i am having loads of fun with it. My previous kayak was an epic x18 which had great speed but i had to battle with stability. Our rivers here…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Randy Scott Sep 3, 2011.

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Hatch with 3 latches

Since other manufacturers are bringing in the oval hatches with three latches i was wondering if WS is also going to bring a 3 point system in their future revisions of their hatches?See More
Nov 30, 2012
George Saaiman replied to Vin Rodriguez's discussion need help with front hatch?
"I see that other kayak makers are using a 3 point latch system. I.ve always felt that the 2 latches on the Orbix was too far apart and that it couldn't form a good seal and that the three point latch system will also help with warped hatches.…"
Nov 30, 2012
George Saaiman replied to George Saaiman's discussion Ride 135 hatch problems...again!
"Wetting it worked and the plummers tape caused it to be totally waterproof...YAY!!! The oval bow hatch still leaks a bit, any ideas?"
Feb 21, 2012
George Saaiman posted a discussion

Ride 135 hatch problems...again!

Hi there.Being the proud owner of a brand new ride 135 2012 model that's replacing my old ride which had front and midship hatch issues i expected Ride to have fixed it's problems with it's hatches. That said the front oval hatch sits higher and has a slight slant which lets the water run into channels removing water quickly around the hatch it also seems to have a denser foam gasket which is a great improvement. The problem now is the centre oval hatch.The base part seems to fit flush with the…See More
Feb 18, 2012
Randy Scott replied to George Saaiman's discussion Ride135 help
"Thx, dealer got me a new hatch, waiting to get installed. looking to make a spray skirt or diverter since I never access front hatch on the water.  "
Sep 3, 2011
George Saaiman replied to George Saaiman's discussion Ride135 help
"Hi Randy I completely stopped the leakage from the middle-hatch but unfortunately water still fills the kayak from the front hatch. I've tried fixing the front hatch with rubber but cant seem to stop it filling with water in rapids. I've…"
Sep 3, 2011
Randy Scott replied to George Saaiman's discussion Ride135 help
"how did it work out?  "
Sep 1, 2011
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Apr 6, 2011
George Saaiman replied to George Saaiman's discussion Ride135 help
"Hi Jeff The closest kayak shop is about 600km away and i make always check that the the cord is not pinched. This Saturday when i took her out i sealed the hatch with a plastic bag and elastic band and put the hatch-cover over that. Our rivers are…"
Feb 2, 2011
Jeff Madre replied to George Saaiman's discussion Ride135 help
"I haven't noticed a problem with the midship hatch leaking, unless I pinched the tethering cord between the lip and lid.  I would suggest borrowing another hatch cover, or taking yours to the local kayak shop and trying it on another Ride…"
Feb 1, 2011
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Jan 31, 2011
George Saaiman replied to George Saaiman's discussion Ride135 help
"Hi Jeff I'm 100% positive that it is the midship hatch, i usually carry a picnic blanket and i'ts usually dry with only a few drops of water seeping through when water flows over the Orbix hatch in light rapids. The problem is that when…"
Jan 27, 2011
Jeff Madre replied to George Saaiman's discussion Ride135 help
"George, Are you sure it is the midship hatch and not the front Orbix hatch that is leaking?  The front Orbix hatches are notorious for warping and leaving a gap at the front and rear.   The only problem I've had with the midship hatch…"
Jan 27, 2011
George Saaiman posted a discussion

Ride135 help

Hi there guysI bought my 135 ride about 6 months ago and i am having loads of fun with it. My previous kayak was an epic x18 which had great speed but i had to battle with stability. Our rivers here are sometimes low and rocky with grade 1,2 and 3 rapids which banged it up a lot so i turned to the ride because of its stability and durability.The problem i'm having is that although it's dry most of the time on the inside of kayak is that when i go through rapids the cockpit fills with water and…See More
Jan 14, 2011
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