G'Day, Two requests. Can anyone recommend a three or four part paddle - are they practical/strong enough for sea kayaking? Can anyone recommend a luggage trolley to transport back pack folding kayaks. I'm looking for one thats solid and breaks down small enough to fit in the assembled kayak. All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> Can anyone recommend a luggage trolley to transport back pack folding kayaks. I'm looking for one thats solid and breaks down small enough to fit in the assembled kayak. I wish such thing existed commercially. I assume you don't mean barges like Klepper AEII, that can take their Klepper Foldy kayaking cart (it can be used as a luggage cart, too). For FC Kahuna I had to make a "kayak and luggage cart" - can be used both as a kayak cart (midwheels), and with added aluminum poles - as a luggage cart. Essentially, I've been using the concept by Alex Fergusson from NZ, - only added the poles. Here are some old photos (it's been modified since then): http://foldingkayaks.org/gallery/album81 There are commercial backpack carts for backpack only - by Feathercraft and www.paddleboy.com . The former has tiny wheels - even if it's just a backpack with kayak, and no other gear, these wheels are skinny. Paddleboy version also works as end-wheels for assembled kayak (not as middle-wheels), which puts all the stress on your hands, and as I recall their wheels are still small. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Coorection to the previous post. Paddleboy end-wheels are not meant for backpacks - at least, not without some modification. Also, FC backpack cart is designed for use with FC backpack, so again some (very minor) modifications might be needed for other backpacks. Anyway, with exception for monstrous Klepper Foldy, I can't recall any commercial cart that can be used both as kayak mid-wheels AND a good backpack cart. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Can anyone recommend a three or four part paddle - are they practical/strong enough for sea kayaking? I have two Aqua Bound four piecers that are quite old. They are carbon but don't have the new TLC coupler. I have used them a lot. I pack them with my Feathercraft and ship with the boat. Two piece paddles seem more vulnerable to being snapped when packed with the boat. Never had the slightest problem with the paddles. I am fanatical about always disassembling them as soon as I am done paddling, even before I get out of the boat. Equally fanatical about always dipping them into the water before I put them together. They feel light to me, but part of that is because my usual paddle is a Mithcell Sea Blade, which is heavy as madoern paddles go. I have never done a rescue, paddlefloat or otherwise, using them. I like the big blades, the swing weight of the blades and the flexy feel of the paddle generally. I paddle pretty hard and have braced and rolled with them. Jim Tibensky *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Lendal makes a four piece http://www.lendal.com/page.asp?pgid=500010058 http://www.rutabaga.com/lendal_fitter.asp Dave Houser > [Original Message] > From: <rebyl_kayak_at_energysustained.com> > To: <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net> > Date: 10/3/2007 2:12:24 PM > Subject: [Paddlewise] Suitcase trolley - 3 part paddle > > G'Day, > > Two requests. > > Can anyone recommend a three or four part paddle - are they practical/strong enough for sea kayaking? > > Can anyone recommend a luggage trolley to transport back pack folding kayaks. I'm looking for one thats solid and breaks down small enough to fit in the assembled kayak. > > All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> Lendal makes a four piece > > http://www.lendal.com/page.asp?pgid=500010058 > http://www.rutabaga.com/lendal_fitter.asp ... and I would rather go for Lendal, than Aquabound. My 4-piece Aqua has developed loose joints and leaks around push-buttons after 2 seasons of moderate use. Lendal, at least, should not be worse than Aqua. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> Lendal makes a four piece > > http://www.lendal.com/page.asp?pgid=500010058 > http://www.rutabaga.com/lendal_fitter.asp ... and I would rather go for Lendal, than Aquabound. My 4-piece Aqua has developed loose joints and leaks around push-buttons after 2 seasons of moderate use. Lendal, at least, should not be worse than Aqua. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> Lendal makes a four piece > > http://www.lendal.com/page.asp?pgid=500010058 > http://www.rutabaga.com/lendal_fitter.asp ... and I would rather go for Lendal, than Aquabound. My 4-piece Aqua has developed loose joints and leaks around push-buttons after 2 seasons of moderate use. Lendal, at least, should not be worse than Aqua. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
G'day, Thanks everyone for all your ideas on two piece and four piece paddles and kayak trolleys. I've decided on the Lendal but as far as trolleys go I'm still thinking about a German design that Stephan suggested and also really liked the home made TCart that Alex suggested. Stephan would their be any chance of translating the German company contact details for me? There's a beer in it when I'm back on/in the water end November! All the best, PeterO *************************************************************************** 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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