: I've hesitated to use them because I already know I make short work
: of Keepers. I romp and stomp on my foot braces, and don't want
: surprises either. If Reg, Bill H, and John C endorse 'em, I'll
: give 'em a try on my next yak. Chuck and Sandra, the peeps
: behind DWs, are personal friends and I'd sure prefer to buy from
: them.

: DWs also sells rubber hatches and rings ala VCP/KajakSport that
: cost a heck of a lot less, look just as good. They sent me one
: to inspect when I was building my OI v.2, but I ultimately went
: with flush hatches to save lbs, $$$ and looks.

This is why I use Yakimas, they never break, even in the rental fleet. Also you can actually adjust them (with your feet) from a tiny ocean cockpit. I'll admit it does take some time to learn how to do this, normally don't use the tops of the feet for much of anything :)

Bill H.