what wheels do you use? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

tagyak · 08-02-2011, 07:17 AM

i have the hobie wheelez. i like them but the tire pressure doesn't keep very well. ericko bought the hobie trax one, i really like the wheels, but the width seems big to me, although ericko doesn't seem to mind.
one of the things that i like about the one that i have is i can fit it into the front hatch by taking off the wheels. the wheels have a quick release style hub so it is very convenient to do so.
hope that this was helpful.

tim

maui jim · 08-02-2011, 07:28 AM

Wheeleze ....best thing ever...

bus kid · 08-02-2011, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by maui jim

Wheeleze ....best thing ever...

I tried to pm you about those, but you cant receive PM's where did you buy just the wheels from?
Thanks for the input everyone.

maui jim · 08-02-2011, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bus kid

I tried to pm you about those, but you cant receive PM's where did you buy just the wheels from?
Thanks for the input everyone.

I ordered them from Wheeleze and made the cart from 1" PVC, some old surf pads and strap and there you have it . the axle iss 1/2" solid aluminum, I can fully load that kayak and center the load onn thecart and it pulls like a dream.. thru soft sand, I have another set of wheels for when I go up north for the hard pack around the lakes , The cart beaks down and stores in the kayak even the wheelezes fit inside, quick release on the wheels,

Well worth the money for the wheeleze, I debated that issue for a while but glad I did ... no regrets. no back ache either...

These wheels are the next size up from those smaller wheels on the hobie carts They have a higher weight cap. and dont plow into the sand at all, maybe a 1/2" depression if that.

coxtanker421 · 08-02-2011, 03:44 PM

cons on hobie wheelez . you need 2 peps to get wheels back in scupper holes. one to lift yak , and second person to install. you have to be careful installing. easy to damage scupper hole on yak. i tore a big hole when i first got my yak . had to have it replaced. make sure you put locking pin in after inserting legs of wheels to prevent slippage and damage , ie like when going up curbs or stairs. .

PapaDave · 08-02-2011, 04:42 PM

I would have to agree on the Hobie wheels in the scupper holes. A bit difficult if you are by yourself. I have to tip the kayak on the side to get them in on my own, which means anything you don't have tied down comes out.

08-02-2011, 05:04 PM

Maui Jim,
love your design. and, I believe those are the best
wheels for our applications.

Jorivle (sp?), don't be mislead by a mere glance.
I've had my cart and those wheels for over 9 yrs--and speaking from
real experience and miles of sand pulling--they're second best
to the Wheeleeze.

salty pirate · 08-02-2011, 04:56 PM

my kayak came with hobie cart but has weeleez tires. this setup works great in the sand. I don't have bait tank though. lean the kayak over to put cart on

the carts here http://www.wheeleez.com/beach-wheels-pvc.php seem cool but I don't like the strap setup.

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08-02-2011, 07:17 AM	#1
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	i have the hobie wheelez. i like them but the tire pressure doesn't keep very well. ericko bought the hobie trax one, i really like the wheels, but the width seems big to me, although ericko doesn't seem to mind. one of the things that i like about the one that i have is i can fit it into the front hatch by taking off the wheels. the wheels have a quick release style hub so it is very convenient to do so. hope that this was helpful. tim

08-02-2011, 03:44 PM	#5
coxtanker421 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 270	cons on hobie wheelez . you need 2 peps to get wheels back in scupper holes. one to lift yak , and second person to install. you have to be careful installing. easy to damage scupper hole on yak. i tore a big hole when i first got my yak . had to have it replaced. make sure you put locking pin in after inserting legs of wheels to prevent slippage and damage , ie like when going up curbs or stairs. .

08-02-2011, 04:42 PM	#6
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	I would have to agree on the Hobie wheels in the scupper holes. A bit difficult if you are by yourself. I have to tip the kayak on the side to get them in on my own, which means anything you don't have tied down comes out.

08-02-2011, 05:04 PM	#7
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Maui Jim, love your design. and, I believe those are the best wheels for our applications. Jorivle (sp?), don't be mislead by a mere glance. I've had my cart and those wheels for over 9 yrs--and speaking from real experience and miles of sand pulling--they're second best to the Wheeleeze.

08-02-2011, 04:56 PM	#8
salty pirate Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: where the hell is Temecula Posts: 268	my kayak came with hobie cart but has weeleez tires. this setup works great in the sand. I don't have bait tank though. lean the kayak over to put cart on the carts here http://www.wheeleez.com/beach-wheels-pvc.php seem cool but I don't like the strap setup.