> Recently someone posted what I thought was a great idea...using > inflatable fenders to roll a loaded kayak > out of the water. I have a bad back, and have been unloading the kayak > while it floats in the water, which > is fine but not perfect, especially when a bit chilled. I went to West > Marine today and the only kind they had > required a needle and pump for inflation. Just curious, is this the > system used, or do fenders exist that can > be blown up by mouth and still be firm enough to protect the keel? These can be blown by mouth: http://www.praktek.com/products/BeachRollers/roller200.htm I've bought them recently for future expeditions with a floding kayak. Large balloon wheels like Roleeze can do the job as well, but are impracticable to store on board. Didn't try these "rollers" yet. I'm sure they are firm enough to protect the keel, since capacity is 200 kg (500 lbs). Material seems to be thinner than in fenders, but thery are also cheaper. You'll need at least 2 such rollers or fenders (3 is better). *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Jul 06 2004 - 11:57:20 PDT
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