kayak side handles - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

MalibuJohnny · 09-28-2009, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by sundog

I don't want to upset anyone but I had new handles all the way around put on my malibu x-factor and the new one failed terribly. It failed at 90 lbs. It should be rated at 3000 lbs. Has anyone else had this problem. Who makes the best handles and stands behind them? Sundog

I have had a problem with handles and front hatch straps. On the third time out I pulled the right handle out, and later the straps pulled through the rivets. Beside that I developed a crack in the hull just under the hatch...

couldn't figure how it crack until my oldest daughter came clean to admitted using it as a stepping stool!

Recently ran it over to OEX Sunset...Andy took a look at it, and made it better than new! Poor design on the fabric and hardware. Hope they figure that one out!

Thanks, OEX Sunset for a great repair adn great service!>>

CurtyL · 09-28-2009, 03:17 PM

WS Tarpons have strong handles and are rooted in a thick part of the rail. But at 3,000 lbs???, wow...your yak only holds about 550lbs max. That yak might be blown into olivion or sitting on the bottom of the ocean - but you'll still be able to use the handle.

09-28-2009, 03:17 PM	#2
CurtyL Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: wherever the college girlz r Posts: 127	WS Tarpons have strong handles and are rooted in a thick part of the rail. But at 3,000 lbs???, wow...your yak only holds about 550lbs max. That yak might be blown into olivion or sitting on the bottom of the ocean - but you'll still be able to use the handle.