Moken's New Lure Kayak

[alanw]

If Malibu can get away with leaking, why not Moken

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by alanw

If Malibu can get away with leaking, why not Moken

But I've heard and read stories on here where Malibu and others stepped up to try and correct the issue. The issue was brought to the team captain and dude got cut from the team about it. Then I bring it up and all that is said is it's been fixed. I have pulled hatches from the Malibu kayaks, and Ocean Kayaks and at least they made a real attempt and sealing the hatches. Thank goodness for Marine Goop.

It is an easy fix but when someone pays $1200 for a kayak they hope they will not have to smear Marine Goop around the hatches to seal something that should be newly sealed.

[Roundeye]

Hey man, maybe your in the wrong sport did you
ever think about that. its just a little water, deal with
it. Im sure new pro-staff offers will come your way soon.

[bus kid]

Originally Posted by Roundeye

Hey man, maybe your in the wrong sport did you
ever think about that. its just a little water, deal with
it. Im sure new pro-staff offers will come your way soon.

wow youve been here all of what 10 mins? Jimmy is stand up guy and called like it is. the issue is not the leak, but the way it was addressed.
Hay Jimmy, sorry to see it go down like that.

[Fiskadoro]

Originally Posted by bus kid

wow youve been here all of what 10 mins?

No Dude Roundeye has been around for a long while. He signed up with those other dozen Trollers right after I came here back in early 2009. The problem with multiple personalities is it's hard to tell who's who. Jimmie, Jimmy, Jim. He knows he's here to mess with someone, I just think he's just honestly confused.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Roundeye

Hey man, maybe your in the wrong sport did you
ever think about that. its just a little water, deal with
it. Im sure new pro-staff offers will come your way soon.

Roundeye, to hide behind a screen name and take pop shots at someone is very honorable, good for you, you really hurt my feelings.

Say what you want that's your choice, but the fact is the Kayak had a leak, and yes, that can be fixed, but at no time however I did not see any information stating that the maker of the kayaks would stand behind their product and offer to repair or replace the kayak. For a company to terminate someone's Pro Staff contract, like they did to my friend, for speaking their truthful opinion about the product sounds like a wonderful pro staff to be a part of. I have a feeling that none of the other Pro Staffs are being run the way the Moken Staff is. If that means I never get to be on another Pro Staff, fine, I can handle that, but I will not but anyone's life at risk or Promote a product that could rip someone off or get them hurt.

Thank you Bus Kid.

[MrPatrick]

Sorry things went this way for you buddy.

[dorado50]

Good on JimmyZ for stepping up!. He has the foresight to know that a company that won't stand behind its product won't last long in the marketplace.


I won't now or ever tolerate even one drop of water in my kayak. If there is a drop in there after my use I will find where its coming from and eliminate. Water does not belong in the bilge of a kayak.

Btw, I think you meant "pot shots" not poop shots!

[alanw]

Water leaking in the kayak isn't always a bad thing. When I first gooped my transducer inside my yak and took it out for a test run, it was not working properly and displaying all sorts of wierdness. Then then some water leaked in through the hatch and filled up the air bubbles in the goop and fixed the signal, a perfect wet mount transducer

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by dorado50

Good on JimmyZ for stepping up!. He has the foresight to know that a company that won't stand behind its product won't last long in the marketplace.


I won't now or ever tolerate even one drop of water in my kayak. If there is a drop in there after my use I will find where its coming from and eliminate. Water does not belong in the bilge of a kayak.

Btw, I think you meant "pot shots" not poop shots!

Did I say Poop shots? OOPS.

Right is right, and the way I see Feelfree going, it's not right.

[lowprofile]

you know, it still could be the "driest hatch out there". what front hatch out there keeps 100% of the water out? maybe Cobra with their flush hatches and 4-6 latches but any other tub and lid style hatch will leak.
hobies, malibus, ocean kayaks... they all do.

and fyi, some people ADD water to the hull.. gives a better FF reading

[Roundeye]

Originally Posted by Jimmyz123

For a company to terminate someone's Pro Staff contract, like they did to my friend, .

The leak is a simple fix, sounds like somebody got a little butt hurt.

[Jimmyz123]

Originally Posted by Roundeye

The leak is a simple fix, sounds like somebody got a little butt hurt.

Roundeye, you have no clue what you are saying do you? I stood up for a teammate of mine that got dealt some dirt, and in the process I discovered a cover up the company was trying to pass over on the customers. So I opted out of my contract because I don't want to work for a company that's going to do that. Assume what you want, make what ever insults you want, but I know the truth and that's all that matters.

You, have a problem, all you do is pop on to posts, insult people, and then go away. You're making a really good name for yourself. I may not be liked well by all and that's fine, but I'm still not going to push a product on anyone that may not be safe.

[papatone8]

I think it's only fair that I get an opportunity to chime in here and share the other side of the story. Jimmy, the hatch issue has been resolved in that the walls surrounding the hatches have been redone, and a new an better gasket is being used to ensure that it is indeed watertight. I'd actually posted this on the team page, but you'd booked out before reading. If ANYONE has an issue with their Moken kayak, all they have to do is call the customer service line at Feelfree Kayaks in North Carolina. All issues will be resolved or a new yak will be sent to replace the faulty one. This is a brand new line of kayaks, and Feelfree is working hard to provide the utmost in customer service to correct any issues that may arise. I think anyone would be impressed with the customer service that these guys provide. Feelfree has had a great year so far, and will continue to provide excellent customer service and strive to bring new and innovative kayaks into the kayak fishing market.

As far as the other "conspiracy theories" that have been thrown out there, they are exactly what they seem to be... hearsay, and nothing more. The other member was dismissed for a lack of professionalism and nothing more. I for one, would prefer to remain professional and adult in regarding these accusations.