RE: [Paddlewise] Beach Wheels

If all you have to drag across is sand or grass why not look at trying to
rig up some kind of foam cradle (that fits the hull) and a kid's plastic
snow sled and a strap or two?  It would distribute the weight and slide
pretty easily.  Might not be so hot on rocks or asphalt or concrete, though.

Dave Seng
Juneau, Alaska


> -----Original Message-----
> From: Phares Heindl [mailto:pmheindl_at_afo.net]
> 
> I am wondering if there is an alternative to using wheels on 
> the beach. I
> have carried my Kayak cross the beach several times. the main 
> problem with
> carrying the Kayak is that it is necessary to rest the boat 
> on the shoulder
> and that hurts. It is necessary to use a pad. I used my life 
> jacket but it
> tends to slip. It, however, makes the portage bearable.
> 
> That says I am asking if anyone knows any device to aid in 
> carrying the
> kayak other than wheels.
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