IR Shockwave on Mega Rocker

[jmcdonou]

I'm just getting into kayaking so I've been searching around for the best deals. I picked up a used 07 Mega rocker and got a great clearance deal on an IR XL shockwave.

I'm trying to fit the skirt on and its not going. Anyone know what I'm doing wrong?

[gh]

If its the first time that you have used the skirt then it will help to get it wet. Its always hard to get them on the first time you use a skirt. The mega may have a larger cockpit but I would think the XL will fit it.

[lmaciag]

Didn't take the time to research your situation, but here's a link to the recommended skirts for Jackson boats:

http://www.jacksonkayak.com/kayaks/2...nformation.pdf

[jmcdonou]

Thanks gh. I'll try that. The MR is 36 3/4, 21 1/2 the max for the IR is 38, 21.

I figured the extra 1/2 inch wouldnt really matter so I'll try throwing it in the tub. I don't think it helps that I'm trying all this with a messed up shoulder but oh well.

[spartankayaker]

Originally Posted by jmcdonou

Thanks gh. I'll try that. The MR is 36 3/4, 21 1/2 the max for the IR is 38, 21.

I figured the extra 1/2 inch wouldnt really matter so I'll try throwing it in the tub. I don't think it helps that I'm trying all this with a messed up shoulder but oh well.

I had the same experience, different Jackson product, but new boat/new skirt. Definitely get it wet... I put mine on the cockpit wet and let it dry on there too, as that seems to help. One other thing... Jackson plastic is slipperty, so unless you have a plastic rand, you may need to take some sandpaper to the underside of the cockpit rim... it can help give the skirt something to grip on.

j

[stumpster]

IR extra large will definitely fit since that's what I had on mine!! I thought that would be a good thing being so tight but it still leaked..

[jmcdonou]

Thanks, All it needed was to be wet. Its drying on the kayak in the garage now. It was like night and day.

[paddle4eva]

I like my skirt tight so I just used my Large Skirt on the MEGA ROCKER. It was broken in but it fit so the extra large will be easy to put on after some use.