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by justnorm
15 Sep 2016, 21:11
Forum: Safety
Topic: Maritime Safety Victoria Paddle Sports Survey - Win a PLB
Replies: 32
Views: 10763

Re: Maritime Safety Victoria Paddle Sports Survey - Win a PL

I carried out the survey, However, think I will have to call them up. Already been criticized for mentioning a perceived bias in the questions, on facebook.
I worry when percentages are used and not detailed. will follow up.
by justnorm
28 Jul 2016, 21:30
Forum: Newbie Questions
Topic: One option for loading a kayak onto a 4WD
Replies: 9
Views: 3489

Re: One option for loading a kayak onto a 4WD

I always use a camping jigsaw mat, I attach by using a occy strap tothe kayak. This post makes me keen to adapt my bike rack to pivot.
by justnorm
24 May 2016, 18:01
Forum: Say G'Day
Topic: Can you be a Yak fisher by mind only?
Replies: 19
Views: 6108

Re: Can you be a Yak fisher by mind only?

I feel obliged to return to my topic, I bought a aquayak ranger paddle yak and have had great pleasure in it. and learned re entry and also bordered the limits of tide / wind. Have now bought a native slayer 10 and glad I went that way. I know the 10 is a great stable platform, I now understand that...
by justnorm
13 May 2014, 12:45
Forum: Kayak Reviews
Topic: Paddle v Pedal kayak.
Replies: 55
Views: 32380

Re: Paddle v Pedal kayak.

You need a "when I win Tattslotto option" for the peddle, or "I will swop to peddle when my wife forgets I already have a Kayak".

No surprise with the answers so far, love it
Just Norm
by justnorm
13 May 2014, 12:36
Forum: The Ride Home
Topic: Stupid question......but.....
Replies: 12
Views: 900

Re: Stupid question......but.....

Bought one monday from Kmart boronia, flexible laundry basket, Very flexible.
I have only a small hole in the ranger, so will cut, fill with boiling water before stuffing it in the hole.
Just Norm
by justnorm
10 May 2014, 16:47
Forum: The Beast
Topic: Loading yak on ute
Replies: 22
Views: 7138

Re: Loading yak on ute

I understand the questioning of excess pressure extending the scupper tube legs, but the legs used to have a relatively small diameter compared to the scupper hole and were steel, so there would be very localised pressure (top and bottom). the use of conduit that neatly fits actually spreads any pre...
by justnorm
05 May 2014, 19:48
Forum: The Beast
Topic: Loading yak on ute
Replies: 22
Views: 7138

Re: Loading yak on ute

I am going through the same process, I have two diameters of conduit fitted to the posts on my scupper mounting wheels, lifting it high. this allows a greater angle before the hull touches the ground. But the carpet is probably easyer.
by justnorm
03 Apr 2014, 19:33
Forum: The Ride Home
Topic: Bought Something new wanna share it? Post it here
Replies: 2620
Views: 235035

Re: Bought Something new wanna share it? Post it here

So new I pick it up tomorrow. Aquayak ranger with some bits,I think a trip down the road to Lilydale lake would be a wise first step
by justnorm
02 Apr 2014, 19:25
Forum: Say G'Day
Topic: Can you be a Yak fisher by mind only?
Replies: 19
Views: 6108

Re: Can you be a Yak fisher by mind only?

The answer is not long, Pick up my aqua yak ranger tomorrow!!
by justnorm
21 Mar 2014, 15:43
Forum: Say G'Day
Topic: Hey Guys
Replies: 11
Views: 1657

Re: Hey Guys

Hi, am a newby too, You also need to consider how you are going to transport your Yak.
Thanks, Norm. (kilsyth)