Ride 135 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Amish Ed · 01-02-2017, 04:24 PM

Anybody out there have experience with the Wilderness Systems Ride 135? I need a yak that will support my ample length and girth. I'm 6'2" 325lbs. Also, the yak needs wide footwells. My Trident 13 is just too small, both in capacity and the footwells are too narrow. The ride seems to fit my needs, but i've never talked to anyone that's actually used one.

King Saba · 01-02-2017, 07:12 PM

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=30343

This guy is selling.

BTW, have you ever considered using a longer kayak, like the trident 15? It might be a better ride especially with the seat upgrade.

Amish Ed · 01-02-2017, 07:39 PM

Longer won't solve the capacity issue and the footwells in most yaks now days are too narrow for me. My feet angle outwards pretty severely and forcing them parallel hurts after as while.

As far as the one in the link, I want to go new. More so I want the slidetrax.

goldenglory18 · 01-02-2017, 08:09 PM

I've paddled the last two generations of the Ride 135 and LOVED them.

Super stable, and fantastic stability in choppy lake conditions (a windy Lake Havasu can get NASTY.) I can't speak of their capabilities in the salt, but for just about any lake condition, its almost unmatched (Hobie PA still gets my #1 vote.) The only real gripe I have about the new model of the boat is it's a wind sail on flat water. You really do NEED a rudder and anchor/drift chute rig with this boat if its at all breezy.

The other "larger paddler" boat I can think of is the Old Town Predator. We used that boat as our "Big Man" boat for the AZ chapter of HOW. Not exactly the most nimble or quick boat, but for a paddler your size and wanting a more open cockpit, it might be worth looking into.

Good luck, and feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions on the Ride.

Amish Ed · 01-02-2017, 08:25 PM

Great input, thank you. If I go with the ride I will definitely be getting a rudder. Based on your suggestion, a new drift shute too. I just looked at the predator and it's out of my price range. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Btw, I like how you've handled the whole blem thread. I hope it all works out for you.

Dave Legacy · 01-02-2017, 10:49 PM

The Ocean Kayak Big Game 2 is claimed to be rated to 600# and looks to have a fairly nice seat. Little shorter and a little wider than the Ride 135. Probably not very fast!

Harry Hill · 01-03-2017, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Great input, thank you. If I go with the ride I will definitely be getting a rudder. Based on your suggestion, a new drift shute too. I just looked at the predator and it's out of my price range. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Btw, I like how you've handled the whole blem thread. I hope it all works out for you.

Ed, I think the radar is the same size and you can upgrade to peddles later if you want to. Brent from BWE tells me the ride handles the surf fine and the radar is similar

King Saba · 01-03-2017, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Longer won't solve the capacity issue and the footwells in most yaks now days are too narrow for me. My feet angle outwards pretty severely and forcing them parallel hurts after as while.

As far as the one in the link, I want to go new. More so I want the slidetrax.

I see. Well shoot, go with a PA then I say if you want some leg room.

goldenglory18 · 01-03-2017, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Amish Ed

Great input, thank you. If I go with the ride I will definitely be getting a rudder. Based on your suggestion, a new drift shute too. I just looked at the predator and it's out of my price range. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Btw, I like how you've handled the whole blem thread. I hope it all works out for you.

Thanks, I appreciate it.

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Originally Posted by King Saba

I see. Well shoot, go with a PA then I say if you want some leg room.

The Pro Angler is still the best boat in all of Kayaklandia. BUT, if you can't afford the entry fee, or need to throw the boat on a roof and don't have the ability to store a trailer then the PA is not an option for a lot of people. It's a bummer for sure as I've seen first hand just how capable those boats can be. I'd LOVE to have one out here in these waters...

LastCast · 01-06-2017, 10:21 AM

I have a 2013 Ride 135 and love it out on the Big Water. I have borrowed my NorCal friends 2012 ride 135 for some NCKA tourneys on the Sonoma coast and loved the stability. So, I picked up a 2013 model. I have had it out in 11ft swells(which suck!)and it did fine. The rudder is a must, because of the pontoon style hull it is hard to turn in the swells, current and wind. Also, when I have used my buddy's (which doesn't have a rudder) up north trolling for salmon the drag from trolling the bait, flasher and deep six made me have to paddle on one side to keep from going in a circle. The higher profile does catch the wind too. I bought mine for the stability as I was 250lbs when I got it and everything else was too unstable for me when conditions got bad. I have since changed my diet and lost 50lbs. in the last 6 months. I like my Jackson Cuda 14 for freshwater and bay fishing, but don't like sitting up that high out in the chop. PM if you have any questions.

alanw · 01-06-2017, 01:34 PM

I want to hear more about the diet to lose 50lbs in 6 months

Harry Hill · 01-06-2017, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by alanw

I want to hear more about the diet to lose 50lbs in 6 months

I lost 140lbs in six months once, it was called a divorce.

FISH11 · 01-06-2017, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Harry Hill

I lost 140lbs in six months once, it was called a divorce.

Now that's good for your health, pocket book and gives you a lot more time to go kayak fishing. Ha ha ha ha..........

Amish Ed · 01-06-2017, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LastCast

I have a 2013 Ride 135 and love it out on the Big Water. I have borrowed my NorCal friends 2012 ride 135 for some NCKA tourneys on the Sonoma coast and loved the stability. So, I picked up a 2013 model. I have had it out in 11ft swells(which suck!)and it did fine. The rudder is a must, because of the pontoon style hull it is hard to turn in the swells, current and wind. Also, when I have used my buddy's (which doesn't have a rudder) up north trolling for salmon the drag from trolling the bait, flasher and deep six made me have to paddle on one side to keep from going in a circle. The higher profile does catch the wind too. I bought mine for the stability as I was 250lbs when I got it and everything else was too unstable for me when conditions got bad. I have since changed my diet and lost 50lbs. in the last 6 months. I like my Jackson Cuda 14 for freshwater and bay fishing, but don't like sitting up that high out in the chop. PM if you have any questions.

Thanks for the input. I tested a 2014 today and liked it a lot. Going to get it, with the rudder, as soon as I sell my Trident 13.

01-02-2017, 07:39 PM	#3
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Longer won't solve the capacity issue and the footwells in most yaks now days are too narrow for me. My feet angle outwards pretty severely and forcing them parallel hurts after as while. As far as the one in the link, I want to go new. More so I want the slidetrax. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-02-2017, 08:25 PM	#5
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Great input, thank you. If I go with the ride I will definitely be getting a rudder. Based on your suggestion, a new drift shute too. I just looked at the predator and it's out of my price range. Thanks for the suggestion though. Btw, I like how you've handled the whole blem thread. I hope it all works out for you. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-06-2017, 01:34 PM	#11
alanw Made in U.S.A. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Dana Point Posts: 1,625	I want to hear more about the diet to lose 50lbs in 6 months __________________ Hobie PA 14 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Jackson Kraken ¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu X-Factor ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Malibu Stealth-12 ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º> Its not a spelling B its a fishing B ~yakjoe

01-02-2017, 04:24 PM	#1
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Ride 135 Anybody out there have experience with the Wilderness Systems Ride 135? I need a yak that will support my ample length and girth. I'm 6'2" 325lbs. Also, the yak needs wide footwells. My Trident 13 is just too small, both in capacity and the footwells are too narrow. The ride seems to fit my needs, but i've never talked to anyone that's actually used one. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

01-02-2017, 07:12 PM	#2
King Saba Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: SGV Posts: 848	http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ad.php?t=30343 This guy is selling. BTW, have you ever considered using a longer kayak, like the trident 15? It might be a better ride especially with the seat upgrade.

01-02-2017, 08:09 PM	#4
goldenglory18 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Seattle Area Posts: 861	I've paddled the last two generations of the Ride 135 and LOVED them. Super stable, and fantastic stability in choppy lake conditions (a windy Lake Havasu can get NASTY.) I can't speak of their capabilities in the salt, but for just about any lake condition, its almost unmatched (Hobie PA still gets my #1 vote.) The only real gripe I have about the new model of the boat is it's a wind sail on flat water. You really do NEED a rudder and anchor/drift chute rig with this boat if its at all breezy. The other "larger paddler" boat I can think of is the Old Town Predator. We used that boat as our "Big Man" boat for the AZ chapter of HOW. Not exactly the most nimble or quick boat, but for a paddler your size and wanting a more open cockpit, it might be worth looking into. Good luck, and feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions on the Ride.

01-02-2017, 10:49 PM	#6
Dave Legacy Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 427	The Ocean Kayak Big Game 2 is claimed to be rated to 600# and looks to have a fairly nice seat. Little shorter and a little wider than the Ride 135. Probably not very fast!

01-06-2017, 10:21 AM	#10
LastCast Junior Join Date: May 2014 Location: La Verne Posts: 14	I have a 2013 Ride 135 and love it out on the Big Water. I have borrowed my NorCal friends 2012 ride 135 for some NCKA tourneys on the Sonoma coast and loved the stability. So, I picked up a 2013 model. I have had it out in 11ft swells(which suck!)and it did fine. The rudder is a must, because of the pontoon style hull it is hard to turn in the swells, current and wind. Also, when I have used my buddy's (which doesn't have a rudder) up north trolling for salmon the drag from trolling the bait, flasher and deep six made me have to paddle on one side to keep from going in a circle. The higher profile does catch the wind too. I bought mine for the stability as I was 250lbs when I got it and everything else was too unstable for me when conditions got bad. I have since changed my diet and lost 50lbs. in the last 6 months. I like my Jackson Cuda 14 for freshwater and bay fishing, but don't like sitting up that high out in the chop. PM if you have any questions.