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? Thanks (and if by chance that message was from a different board, my apologies), Lyn *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
On 4 Jul 2004 at 21:01, Lyn Goldsmith wrote: > Recently someone posted what I thought was a great idea...using > inflatable fenders to roll a loaded kayak out of the water. Around here (Georgian bay and environs), folks tend to use pool noodles. They come in different diameters and the largest are the best. Notable for being cheap and light, you can get two or three kayak haulers out of one noodle. Other folks use "Squaller Haulers" (named by White Squall, a local kayaking retailer, trip and instruction outfit). These are 2x4 wood bits about half a meter long that have been cut on one side with a broad V. They lie so that the 4 inch side is down are 2 inch thick. They can be used to pull up a kayak and will keep a kayak off the rock when on land. The V shape keeps the kayak from sliding sideways if not on a perfectly flat surface. I made two for Amie from a 2x4 we found on a beach - took about 2 minutes on a bandsaw. I know folks that use minicell foam blocks - the same ones that are used to transport kayaks on car roofs. They tend to be stickier than the noodles though, so sliding is not as easy. All these options are cheaper and lighter than boat fenders. The only advantage to a boat fender is if you find one, the cost is $0. > 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? I've never seen one that wasn't inflated with a football needle. Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> 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/ ***************************************************************************
On 6 Jul 2004 at 11:43, alex wrote: > You'll need at least 2 such rollers or fenders (3 is better). You only need one if the terrain you paddle in is relatively flat. Most folks I know carry two at most, and that's because they are fanatical about not scratching their hull. Once on land, the second is used to keep the hull off the ground. Here's a photo of one that got away after the kayak was hauled up. Sorry for the quality, but the photo's blown up a lot: <http://www.greatlakeskayaker.ca/lindaUsesHerNoodle.htm> Mike *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> You only need one if the terrain you paddle in is relatively flat. > Most folks I know carry two at most, and that's because they are > fanatical about not scratching their hull. Once on land, the second > is used to keep the hull off the ground. > > Here's a photo of one that got away after the kayak was hauled up. > Sorry for the quality, but the photo's blown up a lot: > > <http://www.greatlakeskayaker.ca/lindaUsesHerNoodle.htm> For a folding kayak there is another reason to use 2 rollers rather than 1 - to distribute stress on frame more evenly. Their frames are not made for stress concentrated in one point, especially when loaded with camping stuff and food. With a 24" hardshell kayak 10"-12" wheels provide quite adequate rolling on most terrains, but not over large boulders, of course. It also provides easy transporting from parking lot to launch site. Unfortunately, all compact commercial carts (from which Primex/Roleeze is the best), are expensive, too bulky and poorly handle anything except for boat - no bags etc; I had to make my own. Still, Primex with 10" wheels taken off should fit inside a 23"-24" hull on a weekend overnight trip. But noodles is interesting; I think, it can be stored under bungey cords on deck, being light and thin. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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