What’s the best set of kayak portage wheels for folding up, putting in a hatch, and taking along on the water? Any idea where to buy one online?
Thanks. --David.
This one
http://paddleboy.com/pages/product_pages/paddleboy_sm.html
Yes, it is expensive. But the first one I bought was a V-shaped one with a strap over the top from REI. It was maybe forty bucks, but it simply doesn’t work.
If you are handy, check out the build it yourself cart at westcoastpaddler.com:
http://www.westcoastpaddler.com/building/thumbnails.php?album=2
I have Wheeleez
kayak cart mini model ($130 direct from Wheeleez.com) -works very well, and comes apart (wheels come off, fast and simple) and will then fit through standard Valley Canoe Product hatches.
I have a V3
From www.VeeCart.com. Happy with it so far. Wheels come off easily. Haven’t yet tried it on rugged terrain though.
Paddleboy Tomato
I have a Paddleboy Tomato and it fits in the rear hatch of my Necky Santa Cruz. I’ve tested it in soft beach sand and it works very well. FishHawk
Thanks – Paddleboy Tomato…
… is sounding like a good choice – I’ve heard a couple of recommendations for it (not to neglect the other ideas). Naturally, it would cost 50% more than the others ;-))
Thanks. --David.
Kayak Wheels
Check out Custom Design. You can see their cart on Ebay at http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Canoe-Kayak-Cart-Carrier-Stainless-Large-Wheels-New_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem290142484717QQitemZ290142484717
You won’t regret it.