Kayakers?

[motoman]

Paid for a Wilderness Ride 115 yesterday from Mariner Sails in Dallas for a pretty good price. I saved some money by getting a blemished kayak, nothing major, just a couple of small scratches that you can't tell are there unless you're really looking for them. Paid $688 before tax for a 2013 model, which isn't bad when they typically got for $869. Still need to go and pick up paddles, life jacket, and a mount for the suv. Mariner has sale going with special pricing through the end of Feb and I didn't want to miss that pricing. Should be picking it up here in the next few weeks. Picked it up in blue. The picture below doesn't do the kayak justice because it doesn't look like it has much space.

http://www.wildernesssystems.com/product/index/products/recreational/ride_2012/ride_115_2012

FEATURES

AirPro Freedom Elite Seating System
Recessed, No-Snag Deck Fittings
Orbix Bow & Midship Hatches
Cup Holder with Drain
Flat-Mount Deck/Console Surfaces
Drain Plug
Self-Bailing Scupper Holes
Made in the USA
Skid Plate
Keepers Foot Brace System
SlideTrax Accessory System
Rudder Ready
Tankwell w/ Bungee
SPECIFICATIONS

Length: 11' 6" / 351 cm
Width: 33" / 84 cm
Max Capacity: 500 lbs / 227 kg
Deck Height: 16.5" / 42 cm
Weight: 76 lbs / 35 kg
Cockpit Length: 67" / 170 cm
Cockpit Width: 21.5" / 55 cm

[NTexas_V-Star]

I have plans for this weekend but I'm thinking we keep at look at the weather the next couple weeks. It would be a fun little trip for a group to take off for a few hours.

I may paddle my fat ass around with yall. Keep me in the loop.

[motoman]

I may paddle my fat ass around with yall. Keep me in the loop.

I'll let you know Matt. There's some good paddling in this area.

[motoman]

One step closer. Picking the kayaks up in 2 weeks.

[ALLAN]

My Tarpon 120's

[motoman]

My Tarpon 120's

The Tarpon 14 was one of my first choices after looking into Wilderness Systems kayaks. But I don't have the space for one living in an apartment, so I went with the ride. I wouldn't mind one in the future but I thinking my next yak will be a sit in if it's not an all out angler yak.

[BPo001]

I'm looking to do a 2 night camping trip somewhere. I'm looks to paddle in on a Friday and leave on Sunday. Would prefer a more primitive camp sight as opposed to a campground. Any suggestions for places to look into within 5 hrs from DFW? Hoping to see some good scenery somewhere!

[motoman]

I'm looking to do a 2 night camping trip somewhere. I'm looks to paddle in on a Friday and leave on Sunday. Would prefer a more primitive camp sight as opposed to a campground. Any suggestions for places to look into within 5 hrs from DFW? Hoping to see some good scenery somewhere!

You have several options available... Brazos, Trinity, Colorado, Neches, Guadalupe.

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[motoman]

This worked out better in my head...

Just waiting for a warmer day to get out on the water.

[Danny46]

This worked out better in my head...

Just waiting for a warmer day to get out on the water.

LOLz!

[motoman]

LOLz!

They're going up on the wall, just don't have the J hooks mounted yet.

[Binky]

Buddy did a pair of pullies on the ceiling with a "swing seat" for each canoe. When he was ready to go he just lowered them down and went. When done it was as simple as sliding them in and pulling the line to raise them up.

[motoman]

Buddy did a pair of pullies on the ceiling with a "swing seat" for each canoe. When he was ready to go he just lowered them down and went. When done it was as simple as sliding them in and pulling the line to raise them up.

I'd probably go with a pulley system if I had a garage but I'm in an apartment right now, so they get the wall space.

[Binky]

Point taken. Was this your plan?

http://www.orsracksdirect.com/riverside-ladder-sailboard-surfboard-kayak-hanger.html

If apartment remember to put some backboard between kayak and paint

[motoman]

I really like the pulley systems for storage, just the fact that you can get them up and out of the way without taking up valuable room in a garage. Planned on building a pair of these. My gf's dad owned a cabinet building business for over 25 years and he's pretty handy when it comes to wood working. I've already sent him pictures of these and he just laughed at how easy these are to make.