NCWflounderer:
i've noticed a couple differt types of scupper plugs on the market. Is one type better than the other? One i saw was sorta ribbed, and the other is like a bucket. Do they all work as well as the other? do some have a tendency to leak? I'm gettine ready to order me some, so your help would be appreciated
[WR]:
BTDT. First year into this madness spent more than should be legal on factory plugs from OK.
Two trips out with them, was tired of wet butt syndrome and added water weight while paddling. Relegated the buggers to the bottom of a locker and never looked back. Honestly you're better off without them.
"Bucket" type were what OKused to use then switched to the ribbed plugs around '10 i think it was. Plugged the hole and nothing went in or out until you removed them.
Rib type are supposed to allow the tubes to dtain while limitimg the amount of water coming in. Cant say they work or not, as i said previously i ditched mine not lomg after buyimg them
sumpnz:
Only had my yak for 6 or 7 months, but I've yet to use scupper plugs. The self bailing aspects are nice with the scuppers open. Especially in the salt water where it's usually not calm enough to keep you dry anyway.
ravdakot:
They seem like a good idea until you try them. NWnoob has some cool ones that have a check valve system. Those might be the way to go if your going to use them at all. You can make your own plugs from pieces of pool noodle too.
demonick:
I have plugs for the T13 and the Revo. Even bought extras for the T13. Used them once. Might be useful if you are wearing nothing but a suicide suit, i.e., shorts and some fleece, but with waterproof waders and/or (semi)drysuit they are not needed.