While beach launching... I assume I would be able to keep the wheels down while I motor out past the break water? Then, I can raise the wheels and go?
1522623
I tried that initially but found it unproductive because the wheels snagged on boulders and rocks and made it difficult to maneuver. The motor handled fine with the wheels in the mid position, which I found helpful.
1522624
I flip them up once I get clear of the bottom. They slow you down allot if you have them in the water. These are the best ones I have found. really well made.
1522625
Yes you can have them down while you motor down. But don't forget to lift them back out like I did once you'll go know where fast lol. Took me 5 minutes to figure out why I was going slow. Just one of those days when there was too much going on.
1522626
yes, you can keep the wheels down, if the breakwater is not rough/turbulent; otherwise it would be safer to motor out past the breakwater with the wheels flipped up.
1522627
Yes, that's possible. On my first trip I forgot all about raising the wheels and left them down till I was halfway across the Bay. Steering seemed a little sluggish -- logical, since the rudder is right between the two wheels, and so was not 100% effective -- but nothing disastrous happened. The next time I raised the wheels as soon as I boarded the boat, before taking off.
1606144
You may be able to do that on a clear calm day. If there are wave and/or wind, this little boat could have problems. It would be hard to row against a current or into the wind. I recommend lakes, slow rivers and streams and maybe ocean bays or shielded coves. Good luck. You should have plenty of fun. By the way, all these precautions apply to any of the small lightweight inflatable boats.
1546091
You need to learn the sequences thru a number of trials .i certainly would not start on a windy beach as my first attempt .THE GOOD. NEWS IS THAT once you get the knack it is relatively easy to put up & take down . Be easy on yourself and allow Yourself a minute. It is very sturdy & I think good value '
1470506
This is probably not the board for you then. Going slightly uphill, two pushes won't get you very far. It's something that can be adjusted if you change the wheels maybe
1511753
I have the Bob and it has been great on the beach. The large wheels are what really make a difference.
2167854
Depends on the sand at your beach. The tires are not balloon inflatables. If the sand is deep and fine, you will not be happy. If the "Sandy" part of your beach is narrow and the rest firm, you'll love it!
2216847
If you are doing the exercise correctly and land right it will not be a problem. This question is answered on the Beachbody web site
996359
I have not used it sand, but I would think the wheels are to narrow work in sand.
1075135
I suggest riding a mountain bike first. The front wheel is a mountain bike wheel and the back wheels would be easy to go over sand. My only concern is the front tire.
1051097
No, it has not been used at the beach. I wonder if the weight of the cart contents might make the wheels difficult to maneuver in the sand, but I really have no idea how useful it would be in that situation.
1674770
Without any gear..its possible. I dont really lift it out of the water much, but I use 2 people when I do. I hope that helps!
1556480
I think that it would do a great job! Just not sure how well the wheels would roll in the sand.
402779
while running during towing? I leave mine on while towing, but I don't seem to get many rocks flying up while I'm on the water so I don't have it on when I'm on the watere
15216
I'd suspect you'd get some decent resistance. I have firm thick grass, so it's not a problem. The contact area of the wheels are not very wide, especially the rear wheels.
1907472
No, the wheels are too narrow. My brother and father had to lift it once we made it off the boardwalk and into the sand.
2221420
I have loaded it with large ice chest, goodie bags, beach chairs, and a pop-up tent and all went well. The trick is NOT letting the front wheel drag when crossing the deep loose sand.
2082857
It is fine for beach use due to the big tires. I'm sure that is you loaded it with 300 pounds it would be difficult but with reasonable loads it's fine. Be sure to rinse out the wheel bearings after beach use though.