2011 Rod Pod cover

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwxWufm7fCI&feature=player_embedded#at=136

Thanx for the vid, James, but i think i'll stick with the home grown Insayn Engineering INC. version

That's pretty slick for those who don't want to deal with the fiberglass. I did mine in fiberglass and it was an experience. I think if the price were less expensive than building one it would be sweet......

I think if the price were less expensive than building one it would be sweet......

MSRP is $99, so we're talking pretty close to even

I'm curious to see how well this works out.  After looking side by side by side as the difference in the molding of the T11, T13 and the T15, I'm not convinced that a "one size fits all" lid is ideal.  I know it costs $$$$$$ for OK to build the molds, so they're not going to just change them at will (though they did for the new keel protector!), but until the lip area of the RodPod is the same for all 3 sizes of kayaks, these lids will not perform at their best. The stronger plastic is most definitely going to help, but not resolve my issues with the RodPod.

I like it.  If I was still fishing my T13 regularly I might pick one up.  At least OK is being responsive to their customers.

Just got an email from ACK - they will be stocking these in a few weeks.

SWEEEEEEEEET! I wish they would've left the cupholder though.

Much better design over the original.  I do however think that they over did it with the pre drilled holes for mounting just about everything that I would never have mounted to it in the first place.   

Where does a guy put the 6" hatch in it if he wanted one?  Would be cool if they made a "dumbed down" version of the new lid that was naked so the user could do what he wanted with it.

I do like how they utilized my double lip design on the inside edge to give it mucho more strength. 

"Yoink!!"  I'll be buying one...

Much better design over the original.  I do however think that they over did it with the pre drilled holes for mounting just about everything that I would never have mounted to it in the first place.  

Where does a guy put the 6" hatch in it if he wanted one?  Would be cool if they made a "dumbed down" version of the new lid that was naked so the user could do what he wanted with it.

I do like how they utilized my double lip design on the inside edge to give it mucho more strength.  

Agree with you there about the pre-drilled holes.  6 inch hatch and a few (custom placed) holes would be perfect.  This is close enough for perfect for me since I don't have the time for any more projects and it's getting to the point where I have to rummage through the house and garage just to find a screwdriver  

Much better design over the original.  I do however think that they over did it with the pre drilled holes for mounting just about everything that I would never have mounted to it in the first place.  

Where does a guy put the 6" hatch in it if he wanted one?  Would be cool if they made a "dumbed down" version of the new lid that was naked so the user could do what he wanted with it.

I do like how they utilized my double lip design on the inside edge to give it mucho more strength.  

Agree with you there about the pre-drilled holes.  6 inch hatch and a few (custom placed) holes would be perfect.  This is close enough for perfect for me since I don't have the time for any more projects and it's getting to the point where I have to rummage through the house and garage just to find a screwdriver  

Sounds like you are about ready for a midlife crisis shakeup, I know I'm looking forward to mine. 

I do like how they utilized my double lip design on the inside edge to give it mucho more strength. 

i looked the first time i saw the video, and didn't see it...
but now that I looked full screen I can make out the double... I'll have to rescind some of my previous statements...

I just got this from Ocean Kayak a few days ago.
Hello

      Thank you for your email.  The new Mod Pod is $99.99 each, item number 07.1995.0000.  These can be ordered through your local dealers. For a full listing of your local dealers please contact our Canadian office at 800-263-6390. Although orders can be placed, these will not be available for shipment for two more weeks.  All orders will be shipped at that time. 

 

Thank you

 Jessica L. Aldrich