R-pod Owners Forum : How to carry kayaks! https://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : Miscellaneous / Off-topic : How to carry kayaks! Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 12 Jul 2026 23:09:31 +0000 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 10:20:58 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 https://www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12741 R-pod Owners Forum https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.rpod-owners.com/ How to carry kayaks! : Got a pic of that mounted? https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122838#122838 Author: Jholler
Subject: 12741
Posted: 13 Apr 2019 at 10:20am

Got a pic of that mounted?]]> Sat, 13 Apr 2019 10:20:58 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122838#122838 How to carry kayaks! : I carry a 10 1/2 foot Porta-Bote... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122830#122830 Author: crazycoyote
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Posted: 12 Apr 2019 at 11:21pm

I carry a 10 1/2 foot Porta-Bote with a 2 1/2 HP Suzuki 4 stroke motor on my 180 R-Pod. I would 
hardly believe you could sink this one. They sell everything you need to mount it on your rig.Look up the info. info@porta-bote.com. I sure love mine, will be fishing all summer wherever I roam.
]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2019 23:21:47 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122830#122830 How to carry kayaks! : The orus are awesome, and those... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122706#122706 Author: Jholler
Subject: 12741
Posted: 08 Apr 2019 at 1:49pm

The orus are awesome, and those modular ones are pretty cool too. I don't do whitewater, just flatwater recreational stuff, so I'm taking a chance the $350 folders will work for me. If not, they've got a return policy.]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:49:53 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122706#122706 How to carry kayaks! : Originally posted by Tars... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122693#122693 Author: Live2Camp
Subject: 12741
Posted: 08 Apr 2019 at 10:30am

Originally posted by Tars Tarkas

Originally posted by Awchief

If you are serious about looking into inflatables check out Advanced Elements. They are not plastic toys suitable only for children in a swimming pool. 

Second that.  I've had one and I'm going to buy another.  I'm not sure about their lowest cost models but if you can spend $500 to $600 or more you'll get a really good boat.
TT

Thanks to both of you for posting this site, I'm very intrigued. And this in spite of having a wonderful kayaks that we love, but I can definitely see a couple of these for easier logistics in some of our settings and trips. Good food for thought. 
]]> Mon, 08 Apr 2019 10:30:37 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122693#122693 How to carry kayaks! : What about these? https://www.... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122663#122663 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12741
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 4:43pm

What about these?  https://www.orukayak.com/collections/kayaks]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 16:43:39 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122663#122663 How to carry kayaks! : Originally posted by AwchiefIf... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122640#122640 Author: Tars Tarkas
Subject: 12741
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 11:32am

Originally posted by Awchief

If you are serious about looking into inflatables check out Advanced Elements. They are not plastic toys suitable only for children in a swimming pool. 

Second that.  I've had one and I'm going to buy another.  I'm not sure about their lowest cost models but if you can spend $500 to $600 or more you'll get a really good boat.

And in the canoe/kayak world, I always thought there was a big distinction between capsizing and sinking. (I think the Amazon reviewer talked about tipping his boat....) It's not very hard to tip over just about any canoe or kayak, and for me anyway, that used to be part of the fun and adventure.  You just catch your stuff before it floats too far away, right the boat and get back in, probably a lot cooler than you were before.  Sinking, to me, means your boat is at the bottom of the lake and a salvage operation. if possible, might be more trouble than it's worth.

I saw a foldable boat at REI yesterday. I don't know what brand.  I was hoping they still carried Advanced Elements boats, but apparently not.  REI has a 20% off one item sale for members right now, which would have made them pretty competitive for just about any kayak.  Anyway, I wasn't very impressed with the foldable boat they had.  Maybe for lakes and slow flat water, if that's all you're interested in.  Any kayak will do that though.  I want one that can offer more excitement.

TT
]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 11:32:00 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122640#122640 How to carry kayaks! : If you are serious about looking... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122637#122637 Author: Awchief
Subject: 12741
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 11:03am

If you are serious about looking into inflatables check out Advanced Elements. They are not plastic toys suitable only for children in a swimming pool. 

https://www.advancedelements.com/
]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 11:03:52 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122637#122637 How to carry kayaks! : That's actually the next... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122618#122618 Author: Jholler
Subject: 12741
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 7:52am

That's actually the next plan if the folding boats disappoint. I have hope, though, it's an interesting design.]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 07:52:16 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122618#122618 How to carry kayaks! : Yakima makes racks for the cab... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122617#122617 Author: furpod
Subject: 12741
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 7:44am

Yakima makes racks for the cab of your truck..]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 07:44:23 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122617#122617 How to carry kayaks! : I would use one rack on the cab... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122615#122615 Author: Toyanvil
Subject: 12741
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 7:43am

I would use one rack on the cab and built a rack coming off the rear or front bumper to hold the other end.]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 07:43:44 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122615#122615 How to carry kayaks! : I understand salespeople, my Father... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122611#122611 Author: Jholler
Subject: 12741
Posted: 07 Apr 2019 at 12:51am

I understand salespeople, my Father was one lol. I also understand small boats, I was a Marine infantryman many years and pounds ago. Believe me, it'll be "stress tested" before it's depended upon. Thanks for the suggestions! ]]> Sun, 07 Apr 2019 00:51:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122611#122611 How to carry kayaks! : Their website was created by their... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122610#122610 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12741
Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 11:31pm

Their website was created by their salespeople. Remember, is he in sales? Is his mouth moving? Then...

My experience is, anybody who tells you a boat can't sink is just not telling you the truth. Even ones with lots of floatation (which these don't have) will swamp and might as well sink for all the good they do you. Be careful!

I have a Hobie Adventure Island (great boat) and carry it on the roof of my SUV. One of the benefits of an SUV over a pickup. Haven't tried to carry it while towing yet though. BTW, the Hobie AI has three hulls and it can still sink...
]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2019 23:31:06 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122610#122610 How to carry kayaks! : Hi Jholler,As a kayaker (who used... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122609#122609 Author: EchoGale
Subject: 12741
Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 10:57pm

Hi Jholler,

As a kayaker (who used to drive the sweetest little BMW convertible) I looked at these a lot before giving up and buying a vehicle that can do stuff. inflatables don't track well in any kind wind or current. Another option is these modular ones (that even allow you to make a single into a tandem.)  https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/85671?productId=1430334&attrValue_0=Yellow/Orange&pla1=0&mr:trackingCode=8267A872-8F21-E611-80ED-00505694403D&mr:referralID=NA&mr:device=c&mr:adType=plaonline&qs=3125172&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIntTxxoq94QIVU7nACh1beAubEAYYASABEgJNTfD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds


]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2019 22:57:34 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122609#122609 How to carry kayaks! : Saw that, but the website said... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122608#122608 Author: Jholler
Subject: 12741
Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 9:51pm

Saw that, but the website said they can't sink. I'll find out! 90 day return policy.]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2019 21:51:17 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122608#122608 How to carry kayaks! : Check out the Amazon review, one... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122607#122607 Author: offgrid
Subject: 12741
Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 9:25pm

Check out the Amazon review, one reviewer said his sank. 

https://www.amazon.com/Tucktec-Foldable-Lightweight-Stronger-Inflatable/product-reviews/B07C25PJP5
]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2019 21:25:55 +0000 https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122607#122607 How to carry kayaks! : Ok, so I'm getting ready... https://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12741&PID=122602#122602 Author: Jholler
Subject: 12741
Posted: 06 Apr 2019 at 8:04pm

Ok, so I'm getting ready for a long adventure, and trying to figure out how to carry canoe and/or kayaks for me and my wife. I have a 14ft canoe and a sit-in kayak, she has a sit-on-top kayak as well as an inflatable. I will have a softopper (www.softopper.com) on the truck, and the only rack I can find that will fit with that is from US Rack Co, and I don't particularly like it because I can't fold my topper down with it installed. Enter the solution....folding kayaks!! https://foldupkayaks.com/

$650 for two of them, they weigh less than 30lbs each and will carry 350lbs, and can't sink!
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