that's great to hear we do wish we heard that more for sure.Originally Posted by BamaBass99
that's great to hear we do wish we heard that more for sure.
The stomp switches on my raptors are not what gives me fits. They work just fine. It’s the fob that wants to be a little *****. The down button especially. Other than that, I really like the raptors.
After using the Raptors a full day, I have no idea how I went without them. For shallow water fishing they are an absolute game changer. I probably caught 3+ more fish yesterday just because I could lock down in a spot.
No issues with stomp switches so far.
I know what your saying, but.....
You actually used the phrase "game changer", for a device that has been on boats for approx 20 years before. I mean.....,
Bryan McDonough
2023 Nitro Z21 XL
Nitro Team
It is a “game changer” for me bud.I know what your saying, but.....
You actually used the phrase "game changer", for a device that has been on boats for approx 20 years before. I mean.....,
CS for Blades is amazing.........
I can see that I’ve had boats for 25 years and just had my first set of anchors installed (Raptors) it will be a game changer for me also. I’m really looking forward to be able to slow down in the wind.
2023 Phoenix 819 pro
2023 200 Pro XS 4s 3B373365
pond boat
2020 pelican Bass raider 10E
You’ll love them, especially if you like fishing shallow.
They help a whole lot, I can do without spot lock or a bunch of expensive graphs, but I will always have poles. I use them more than anything.
2015 Triton 19TRX, 225 Optimax
2006 Skeeter ZX190, 150 Yamaha SHO
1989 Ranger 373V, Mercury 2.5L 200hp
16' Tracker jon 25 hp Merc 2 cycle
When fishing shallow, absolutely.
People complain about flexing, I mean this is a lesson learned many times. Rigidity brings its own set of problems. Flexing has another set. But Flexibility is not bad. Bridge builders understand this concept. Yes there are limits on how rigid or how flexible something can be before problems start.
Engine manufacturers have learned this lesson, in auto and marine. But somehow some consumers have not learned this.
I say get whatever you want, I choose power pole for the reasons stated above. Good company , good people, excellent CS. I hope they never sell to a PE company, i dunno maybe they have already..
Bryan McDonough
2023 Nitro Z21 XL
Nitro Team
NO...Care to share?
"There was a time I didn't fish, but I cannot remember it".
So the more rigid Raptors break?
Didn't know Raptors had a history of breaking???
07 Legend LE-21__Sold.
16 Phoenix 921 Pro xp
wait what do you want me to share? PE = private equinity.NO...
Don't know the history of PP, not sure if they sold out to any group already. I just assume its under the original ownership.
Bryan McDonough
2023 Nitro Z21 XL
Nitro Team
I have snapped two Raptor spikes in 18 months. I have not snapped a PP spike in 8 years. Minn Kota has replaced them for free, but it is annoying.
they break spikes more often then PP due to the rigidity. people love how solid they feel however comes with a price, but spikes are free replacement, note no pressure relief valve in the raptor pumps so no " drive off protection" like with Powerpole
they are and not selling just some false info posts on here peoplewait what do you want me to share? PE = private equinity.
Don't know the history of PP, not sure if they sold out to any group already. I just assume its under the original ownership.
That was just me saying I dunno the history of the company. I have Zero knowledge of the company history. And my hope is they never sell
Bryan McDonough
2023 Nitro Z21 XL
Nitro Team
Let’s get this thread back on track.
I’ve never had either so I went with Raptors I have all Humminbird electronics except my FFS is Garmin and a minn kota trolling motor so I figured I’d get Raptors for the whole one boat network plus I really wanted the silver color. If they cause me any frustrations I will take them off sell them cheap and go power poles.
2023 Phoenix 819 pro
2023 200 Pro XS 4s 3B373365
pond boat
2020 pelican Bass raider 10E
I have Raptors. The stomp switches and remotes are a pain. Fresh batteries seem to help. They do an excellent job of holding even in heavy wind. If I had to do it again I would get Blades just because of the stomp switch and remote issues (cannot believe they cannot fix this), but I think they were quite a bit more expensive when I bought the Raptors.
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