Pulling the trigger....

**RetiredRR** · 02-19-2014, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by Predator130

As far as tracking goes on the ride's that's one of the cooler, less talked about features. You're on a swift water creek and need maneuverability? Slide the seat back, your nose is basically out of water and you can 90 in a paddle stroke. Need to paddle 5 miles? Slide the seat forward and your front digs in keeping the boat straight so you don't have to fight it as much. Trimming the boat is one thing that the ride does that I don't think anyone else can claim.

Your one of the few that knows about moving the seat forward or back for different effects. When I figured it out, I had a V8 and slapped my forehead.

**Chasing Ghosts** · 02-20-2014, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by RetiredRR

You won't die, but you will be miserable for sure.

Too true.

Tried again to get off early again today but they are tossing back to back recording sessions at me all day today.

Told my boss to expect me to leave at noon tomorrow.

Unfortunately I'll be back in the studio all day Sat.

Sunday I start Mods, so it'll be raining, snowing, storming, east coast blackouts, plagues.... something.

**Chasing Ghosts** · 02-20-2014, 10:34 AM

Or I could just go as is and try and christen it.

**STUMP HUNTER** · 02-20-2014, 01:26 PM

You know they will only hold it for a short time. The place that my yak was shipped to would only hold it 5 days, may want to check with the freight company.

**Chasing Ghosts** · 02-20-2014, 06:35 PM

Called them this morning. Told them I'll be there tomorrow after noon.

I'm off at noon.

**RetiredRR** · 02-20-2014, 10:47 PM

When you get to the freight company to take delivery, be sure to check the shipping box for fork lift holes. I ordered a kayak one time that came in a cardboard box
and found fork lift holes in the box. Damaged the kayak and refused to take delivery. Was shipped a new one and got it without fork lift holes. Good Luck.

**Chasing Ghosts** · 02-21-2014, 08:05 AM

Trust me I will unpack it there and inspect it before I leave the parking lot.

Hoping I beat out the rain to get it home.

**Chasing Ghosts** · 02-21-2014, 04:41 PM

YEEEEEEEHAW!

Not a scratch on it. They actually unpacked it for me an let me inspeact it before I signed for it. They even helped me get it up on the roof of my HHR.

Won't be car-topping this beasty. My HHR does not have decent Anchor points front or back.

Looks like Trailex in my future.

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Sunday I start Mods, so it'll be raining, snowing, storming, east coast blackouts, plagues.... something.

Man was that a prophetic declaration. Just 2 days early.

Was cloudy when I left werk... as I'm strapping her down to the roof (universal foam blocks) it cut loose a gully washer. By the time I hopped in the car to head home I was soaked though rain gear, jacket, shirt.... everything soaked. Drying out the contents of my wallet too (Hope I don't get busted for laundering money) .

As I hit the street I hear we are under a tornado watch.... perfect... me with a yak on the rack. Planned for long way home to avoid the interstate and wind gusts. Still had to stop a few time to adjust the load.

Got hit once by a right angle wind that had me pulled over for 10 minutes.

Last 5 miles was highway... no other choice... but the Good Lord was watching out for me. Driving head on into 20 MPH wind... and traffic was moving at 25-30 mph.

Took me 3 hours to get home safely.

Yak is ensconced in the garage atop my balloon gondola.

Hot shower time... I'm soaked an freezing.

**RetiredRR** · 02-22-2014, 07:19 PM

Happy, happy, happy!

**NYHellbender** · 02-22-2014, 08:10 PM

Wow, what a story.....

The stuff we go through to catch fish.

When do we get to see pictures of the beauty?????

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