For the love of Kayaking

Blaze · 06-21-2012, 06:07 PM

Found the one made on youtube, hope it helps, loading by yourself
http://youtu.be/LBcPgDx5kJY

Blaze · 06-21-2012, 06:38 PM

How to load a kayak for smaller cars and your cart
http://youtu.be/6wnzk1VOJa0

again for a car http://youtu.be/4SN55Jfu94c

how to tie down and load. http://youtu.be/fgPCYYfLjBA

More to come later, I'm tired, lol

The Oopster · 06-22-2012, 11:28 AM

I can't video stream on my computer and couldn't quite follow the noodle lifting technique!

I figure by the time I get something to make that and getting the boat down to the water I'll be strong enough that it won't matter. However I still need to get my cart made since there is one spot I would like to take it that is a half mile hike in.

I highly recommend the lifetime kayak for a beginner that just plans to be on lakes and such. Even with some heavier wake it's been real steady. I just put my paddle on my lap and hang onto my seat straps and just ride it til it subsides and then try to paddle like mad to get into calmer water... usually finding where the motor boats and waverunners don't go!

Blaze · 06-22-2012, 04:09 PM

Here is a material list I put together for this project.
I am a bit unsatisfied with the end costs, $49.79+tax.

Material Description QUA Cost Sub-Total
1" SCH40 PVC 24" Length 2 1.77 3.54
1" SCH40 T 2 1.29 2.58
1" SCH40 Elbow 4 0.99 3.96
1" SCH40 Cap 4 0.69 2.76
PVC Cement/Primer 4oz Pk2 1 6.99 6.99
Tennis Ball Yellow Can 3 3 3.99 11.97
4 Head Suction Cup (Northern Tool + Eqpt.) 1 17.99 17.99 Shipping Included this part
TOTAL (less tax): 49.79
Or you can go to Harbor freights for half the price. Up to you...

File comment: I used a Forstner Bit 1 1/4" (or 1 1/8" I don't recall) to drill the holes in the tennis balls. Burnt rubber smells. First I tried scissors and a knife but that returned sloppy results, not to mention dangerous.

File comment: Parts prepared. I used teflon tape but used a razor blade to cut and expose a portion of the suction cup hangle through the teflon tape. Once I put the PVC cement on there it bonded with the handle firmly.

Blaze · 06-22-2012, 04:12 PM

or Another idea is:
I would like to thank twiceayear who created the original loader for his fabulous idea, information online and the feedback which he gave me. I originally saw his on youtube and I can see many people have benefited from his idea.

I made a variation based on his for a friend and thought it may be useful to someone so I am posting a few pics as well. For mine, I used a three suction cup loader as it was the only one readily available to me at the time and it was on sale. Also used was two skateboard wheels courtesy of a neighbours garbage, some pvc pipe, threaded rod, locknuts, and wooden dowel to reinforce the pvc and a piece of pvc blind I wrapped the dowl with for a tight fit before inserting. Mine was made higher than typical as there was a spoiler on my friends car and I didn't want to stress the spoiler by attaching it there so had to be high enough for clearance. The kayak flys up to the roof with the skateboard wheels.

Blaze · 06-22-2012, 04:15 PM

This one is like how my first one looked like. And you can see the simple V cut foam I used.

The Oopster · 06-22-2012, 11:33 PM

Thanks Blaze

Even if I don't do exactly that I get the idea! Which helps a lot!

06-21-2012, 06:07 PM	#1
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06-21-2012, 06:38 PM	#2
Blaze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: With my drivers Lic. Preferred Pronoun?: Gentleman.. Depends on the Situation. Relationship Status: Last Rodeo, what a ride, many sunrises & sunsets to be had... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where a realtor had me sign the dotted line Posts: 1,901 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,466 Thanked 5,456 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	How to load a kayak for smaller cars and your cart http://youtu.be/6wnzk1VOJa0 again for a car http://youtu.be/4SN55Jfu94c how to tie down and load. http://youtu.be/fgPCYYfLjBA More to come later, I'm tired, lol

06-22-2012, 11:28 AM	#3
The Oopster Senior Member How Do You Identify?: transgender male Preferred Pronoun?: he Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: carson city nv Posts: 1,987 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 303 Thanked 2,655 Times in 759 Posts Rep Power: 20061509	I can't video stream on my computer and couldn't quite follow the noodle lifting technique! I figure by the time I get something to make that and getting the boat down to the water I'll be strong enough that it won't matter. However I still need to get my cart made since there is one spot I would like to take it that is a half mile hike in. I highly recommend the lifetime kayak for a beginner that just plans to be on lakes and such. Even with some heavier wake it's been real steady. I just put my paddle on my lap and hang onto my seat straps and just ride it til it subsides and then try to paddle like mad to get into calmer water... usually finding where the motor boats and waverunners don't go!

06-22-2012, 04:09 PM	#4
Blaze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: With my drivers Lic. Preferred Pronoun?: Gentleman.. Depends on the Situation. Relationship Status: Last Rodeo, what a ride, many sunrises & sunsets to be had... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where a realtor had me sign the dotted line Posts: 1,901 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,466 Thanked 5,456 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	Here is a material list I put together for this project. I am a bit unsatisfied with the end costs, $49.79+tax. Material Description QUA Cost Sub-Total 1" SCH40 PVC 24" Length 2 1.77 3.54 1" SCH40 T 2 1.29 2.58 1" SCH40 Elbow 4 0.99 3.96 1" SCH40 Cap 4 0.69 2.76 PVC Cement/Primer 4oz Pk2 1 6.99 6.99 Tennis Ball Yellow Can 3 3 3.99 11.97 4 Head Suction Cup (Northern Tool + Eqpt.) 1 17.99 17.99 Shipping Included this part TOTAL (less tax): 49.79 Or you can go to Harbor freights for half the price. Up to you... File comment: I used a Forstner Bit 1 1/4" (or 1 1/8" I don't recall) to drill the holes in the tennis balls. Burnt rubber smells. First I tried scissors and a knife but that returned sloppy results, not to mention dangerous. File comment: Parts prepared. I used teflon tape but used a razor blade to cut and expose a portion of the suction cup hangle through the teflon tape. Once I put the PVC cement on there it bonded with the handle firmly.

06-22-2012, 04:12 PM	#5
Blaze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: With my drivers Lic. Preferred Pronoun?: Gentleman.. Depends on the Situation. Relationship Status: Last Rodeo, what a ride, many sunrises & sunsets to be had... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where a realtor had me sign the dotted line Posts: 1,901 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,466 Thanked 5,456 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	or Another idea is: I would like to thank twiceayear who created the original loader for his fabulous idea, information online and the feedback which he gave me. I originally saw his on youtube and I can see many people have benefited from his idea. I made a variation based on his for a friend and thought it may be useful to someone so I am posting a few pics as well. For mine, I used a three suction cup loader as it was the only one readily available to me at the time and it was on sale. Also used was two skateboard wheels courtesy of a neighbours garbage, some pvc pipe, threaded rod, locknuts, and wooden dowel to reinforce the pvc and a piece of pvc blind I wrapped the dowl with for a tight fit before inserting. Mine was made higher than typical as there was a spoiler on my friends car and I didn't want to stress the spoiler by attaching it there so had to be high enough for clearance. The kayak flys up to the roof with the skateboard wheels.

06-22-2012, 04:15 PM	#6
Blaze Senior Member How Do You Identify?: With my drivers Lic. Preferred Pronoun?: Gentleman.. Depends on the Situation. Relationship Status: Last Rodeo, what a ride, many sunrises & sunsets to be had... Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: where a realtor had me sign the dotted line Posts: 1,901 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 6,466 Thanked 5,456 Times in 1,450 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	This one is like how my first one looked like. And you can see the simple V cut foam I used.

06-22-2012, 11:33 PM	#7
The Oopster Senior Member How Do You Identify?: transgender male Preferred Pronoun?: he Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: carson city nv Posts: 1,987 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 303 Thanked 2,655 Times in 759 Posts Rep Power: 20061509	Thanks Blaze Even if I don't do exactly that I get the idea! Which helps a lot!