Re: [Paddlewise] Carrying Kayaks-Not!

> My rule is that I don't carry a loaded kayak at all. The last thing I need
to
> happen on a trip is to have a back injury. So I load my kayak a few feet
from
> the water and then drag it in. It's better to put a little wear and tear
on
> the hull than my back.

Did anybody recommend carrying them for such a distance that it becomes a
kind of portaging ? :-)
I normally carry empty kayak somewhere close to waves, but still on dry spot
and load.  If water is perfeclty still, then I load with bow in water. And
then - drag.  Seems to be the best way for a solo paddler. And I will tell
you even more - I'm going to buy a Primex (=Roleez) inflatable wheels to
avoid carrying even empty 55+ lbs.  For 2+ people it's safe to carry empty,
but better to avoid carrying loaded kayaks (even singles).
Alex.

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