how much of the weight of the kayak is supported? does it support more weight than a skupper cart (which is not enough)? kayak still too heavy to pull comfortably the distance with skupper cart (I am female) how much of the weight of the kayak is supported? does it support more weight than a skupper cart (which is not enough)? kayak still too heavy to pull comfortably the distance with skupper cart (I... » Read More how much of the weight of the kayak is supported? does it support more weight than a skupper cart (which is not enough)? kayak still too heavy to pull comfortably the distance with skupper cart (I am female) « Show Less
2053201
I would never buy this carrier. It does not work for my 12 foot kayak. Maybe a smaller kayak would be better. You cannot pull this through sand to get to water. If I could I would have sent it back. I was very disapointed with it. WW
2053202
I think it would be essentially the same thing. The design is slightly different but the idea of supporting the kayak while you pull is the same. I centre my cart under the kayak and have no trouble pulling it. You need an extra strap to keep the cart attached, though. Otherwise any bump will knock the kayak off the cart. My kayak is 11 ft and 43 lbs, and I am female.
1689555
I would say the weight is supported, however, the kayak comes off unless you add another strap of some kind. It isn't hard to pull....just does not always stay on the cart.
2053203
All of the weight is supported - we center the middle of the kayak or canoe onto this cart. Pulling it along is effortless - if the boat is balanced then you have no weight to hold up, only pull it along. My wife and kids all can pull the boats easily with this carrier.
2053204
Essentially 100% if you put it on correctly. I place it so the kayak is ever-so-slightly front-heavy, but lifting it is easy... it's a moveable fulcrum. The forward propulsion is up to you. You can rig a waist strap or shoulder strap if you like (that's what I do).
1441851
Hey Rob,I can say we have 2- 14.5 native watercraft yaks on our Malone rack and have had no issues at all. I would estimate our yaks weigh 70-80 pounds each but you can check specs on their website. We were very careful to mount the rack so weight was distributed properly and the trailer pulls fine with both yaks on the rack. I would not hesitate in purchasing this rack again. Hope this was helpful.
2136651
Ours is holding 2x 12' kayaks with no problem, so at least &gt;150-200 lbs.
30619
It will easily hold up to 300 lbs if properly inflated. Whether you will be able to comfortably stand up and paddle around is another story. I am over 280 and have trouble staying up and staying balanced, and my son is even taller and about as heavy, and has the same trouble. We have more fun using it as a kayak sitting on it and paddling around.
2220049
I would recommend a cart with a larger wheel base. Even with my kayak unloaded it can be a touch unstable on even normal terrain. A good cart but definitely would recommend a wider based cart for the sun fish
1046593
The trailer is designed for a jon boat or row boat. I guess it is not good to transport a 12 feet kayak because it is not easy to sit the kayak on the trailer steadily. If you want to do some DIY work, it might be OK.
85835
The kayak shouldn't be a problem. When I use the loader, I carry a step stool with me to get to the top of my Forester. Only challenge I can see might be getting the kayak back on the carrier when it's on the roof, but it's only a small move.
1263275
Had mine for 3 years, seems to be able to take a beating. Use about 10 times per year. Kayak is heavy to lift onto car top rack, about 70 pounds. Scupper cart helps with moving kayak around. I built mine out of PVC pipe and spare wheels. Check different types of scupper carts on the Internet. Cart fits into the scupper holes in the kayak. Kayak is very stable and may be a good platform for fishing.
1019466
According to their website the max displacement is 300lbs, However being some brands of kayaks will rate there just under that actually weight limit while some will have quite a bit of room for error up to 100lbs see the link for all the specs on this kayak http://www.riotkayaks.com/escape12_detail.php
85832
I'm 5'8'' and the one kayak I haul around is about 62lbs. I have a Jeep Liberty, with the racks it's about 72-ish inches. When the loaders were working properly - suction cups secure, and the track not hanging up - I didn't have any problems loading it or getting it into the cradles. However, I do carry around a small step stool with me. Once the loaders are at the top, I get on the step stool to push the kayak into the cradles.
1280859
Beverly, I don't if ALL kayaks fit; I don't know ALL kayaks. I use the SeaWing to carry my Ocean Kayak Torque kayaks on top of a Dodge Caravan. I use the factory rack and the SeaWings fit nicely. The Torques are ~14ft long, almost 30" wide and weigh ~75 lbs. each; they are larger than average. I have driven at 70 mph and the kayaks are stable up there. The biggest reason I have these SeaWings is that I can drive into the garage with them during kayaking season, and don't have to take them off all the time. &lt;&lt;http://g-lu.smugmug.com/Family/2012-Christmas/i-nsrHfXs/A&gt;&gt;
2170135
The material is surprisingly tough. I'm lazy and have often pushed myself along shallow rivers with my paddle while the kayak scrapes on the bottom and have never had an issue. But I did lose a skeg one time due to rocks. As I posted elsewhere, you cannot get a replacement skeg - as of today, they're *still* not listed on the Intex webste - and the kayak is essentially unsteerable without the skeg.
2033608
We lifted it onto our boat with the davit and lines--imagine a tiny crane. It is 50 ish pounds and awkward. I wouldn't carry it up by myself. She needs a big strong guy or two.
902682
The skeg system assist in turning the kayak and just aides in tracking. I don't know if it helps; but I haven't used my kayak without it! I do love this kayak though and absolutely don't regret the purchase. I have observed other deflatable kayaks where I use mine and I really think mine is better quality!
1018926
I've been unable to find the site which showed a comparison of the strollers and the weight they carry. I bought this one because it allowed for a higher weight limit than some of the others in the price range. I have an 18 lb Pug with hip and back issues who uses it primarily. However, her brother is 34 lbs and sometimes rides with her. I don't know how it would hold up over time with that much weight, but it doesn't have any problem with the 52 lbs it carries occasion.
1700985
I don't know the weight limit, but I have a kayak that weighs more than 50 pounds hanging from the hoist. It could lift and hold much more than that, I'm certain.
868405
They say a max of 150lbs. I wouldn't recomend pushing that. But unless they are large touring kayaks and you're doing a very long trip, I don't see a problem.