Thanks for posting this video. I have just carried out the upgrade and it helped me a lot. Hardest thing was getting the yellow cord into the slider! Thanks again.
Glad it helped. The whole point of filming this process was to aid others as i couldnt find much on line to help me. Most of this was trial and error but it paid off for me. One year on and the skeg slider still works perfectly.
If you have the recess already moulded into the kayak then it should work. You might need to think on your feet and make some improvised minor adjustments as I had to do but other than that I find that the skeg slider upgrade is a game changer.
@@jmckayaking7734 yes I checked my boat when I got home it has the resess bit in it so I'll order the kit, looking forward to it thanks for the video mate 👍
I really hope it works out mate. I kinda took a leap of faith when doing mine as iv never done this before. All had for reference was avideo i found on here from P&H from a few year back. also id recomend using sudoflex to set the skeg box in the recess as thats what P&H use on their boats. @@fergus..
The video I used as reference was actually on the P&H web page when selecting the skeg slider kit there is a link to a video. id suggest watching that. its on a link but its on vemo not here on TH-cam.
Never thought about fishing line, good call. Ill be sure to try that if and when I need to replace the skeg cord. to be fair, the superglue idea was a bit ropey, worked for me that time but id defo advise against using it unless it is a last resort.
@@jmckayaking7734 First try out of new slider on Saturday in fairly challenging conditions around Portland Bill! the new slider gave much needed control! i have also fitted the mini hatch which I think you have too. Ive not managed to fully tighten the hatch rim having put both rubber O rings above and below. I wonder if this is correct. Thought it might be better with Soudaflex on lower union and O ring above. Wonder how you did yours? ATB HUgh
@@hughmarsden1987 if I remember correctly I put the soudaflex on the bottom and the rubber gasket/o ring on the top side. My hatch is solid. I tightened up the locking ring as tight as I could. It’s not going anywhere.
Thanks for posting this video. I have just carried out the upgrade and it helped me a lot. Hardest thing was getting the yellow cord into the slider! Thanks again.
Glad it helped. The whole point of filming this process was to aid others as i couldnt find much on line to help me. Most of this was trial and error but it paid off for me. One year on and the skeg slider still works perfectly.
Brilliant. I have the clx Virgo and couldn’t figure out how the top cap came off! Didn’t want to force it and risk damage. 👍
Great video mate and good upgrade, I have the P&h virgo and hate the wee ball toggle for the skeg, hopefully this upgrade will fit my virgo
If you have the recess already moulded into the kayak then it should work. You might need to think on your feet and make some improvised minor adjustments as I had to do but other than that I find that the skeg slider upgrade is a game changer.
@@jmckayaking7734 yes I checked my boat when I got home it has the resess bit in it so I'll order the kit, looking forward to it thanks for the video mate 👍
I really hope it works out mate. I kinda took a leap of faith when doing mine as iv never done this before. All had for reference was avideo i found on here from P&H from a few year back. also id recomend using sudoflex to set the skeg box in the recess as thats what P&H use on their boats.
@@fergus..
The video I used as reference was actually on the P&H web page when selecting the skeg slider kit there is a link to a video. id suggest watching that. its on a link but its on vemo not here on TH-cam.
@@jmckayaking7734 good man thank you I'll be sure to watch it
Thanks John, very helpful indeed!
Glad it was helpful
You can see fishing line to pull the cord thru...my superglue had all gone to glass!
Never thought about fishing line, good call. Ill be sure to try that if and when I need to replace the skeg cord. to be fair, the superglue idea was a bit ropey, worked for me that time but id defo advise against using it unless it is a last resort.
@@jmckayaking7734 First try out of new slider on Saturday in fairly challenging conditions around Portland Bill! the new slider gave much needed control! i have also fitted the mini hatch which I think you have too. Ive not managed to fully tighten the hatch rim having put both rubber O rings above and below. I wonder if this is correct. Thought it might be better with Soudaflex on lower union and O ring above. Wonder how you did yours? ATB HUgh
@@hughmarsden1987 if I remember correctly I put the soudaflex on the bottom and the rubber gasket/o ring on the top side. My hatch is solid. I tightened up the locking ring as tight as I could. It’s not going anywhere.
Use a vacuum cleaner to suck the new chord through the tube