Yak Dollies / Karts

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Yak Dollies / Karts

Post by NEWHOBIEI11S »

Hey Guys,
picking up the new PA14's soon and wanted some feedback on what sort of wheels to run.
I like look of this set https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhNjSJrOsIM however I heard that the warranty is voided if you drill holes to fit.
On the other hand this system also looks good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBLFK7GKyW8

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Adrian
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Post by time2fish »

i love the first one but i went for this one simular to your second vid but way easier
http://www.vyak.net/forum/viewtopic.php ... t=maverick

ive been through home made. anaconda, ebay wheels/carts ...purchased hobie set well worth the cash specially the trax edition if you go on sand alot.
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Post by shane »

The first one is too complicated, not strong enough and no good for anything but hard surfaces. Balloon wheels in a scupper cart are generally the preferred option for a PA14. The smaller wheeleez will do the job OK and easier to store on board. The bigger wheeleez are best if you carry a lot of gear and have further to wheel over sand but are harder to store and transport. You can attach bungee loops or else make up a separate bungee that attaches to loops at the ends of the cart. However for a PA 14 I still find it easier to roll on its side and just insert the cart.

If you're a little bit handy, these are a cheaper alternative that work OK. http://www.vyak.net/forum/viewtopic.php ... lley+wheel
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The smaller wheelez is ok but the big one is great. Much easier and if you carry a bit of gear like Shane said hell of a lot easier. Also 2nd that just rolling onto the side and inserting the cart is easy enough. I punctured 2 wheels on the small wheelez. Larger ones didnt have an issue.
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Sounds good I'll order with larger wheels.
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Be aware the large wheels are large. Using the straps on the back of the yak so the wheels are far back as possible helps. Depending on where I launched and tide sometimes I even put them back in the car.

If you were buying the wheels spend the extra bit. Worth it for the PA14.
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Post by peatop »

I bought the bigger scupper sand wheels, i found on my old yak, the bigger the better, if there's any weed on the foreshore it can make the smaller wheels hard work. It's also a lot easier to take the PA to and from the water empty where possible, to insert the wheels after your trip i do as Shane said and just tip the PA up on it's side and insert the wheels.

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Post by NEWHOBIEI11S »

Good advice thank you. Large wheels ordered and I’ll just use it and see how I ho. Can always make changes later.
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