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

bus kid · 08-01-2011, 09:07 PM

So I'm beginning to look into a new set of wheels. looking at the Hobie trax 2 cart, or the wheeleez beach cart. I currently have a Hobie Quest but with all the talk of a new PA coming in Sept. the darker side of the dark side my get a new member. Anyone have either, what are the pros / cons. I have been scouring the web for a month or so now and its time to turn to the "experts" to make my final decision. Anyone interisted in a group deal?

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ch-Cart/Detail

http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...el-Cart/Detail

Phatford · 08-01-2011, 09:17 PM

Can't have your bait tank installed if you used the Scupper wheel cart....

jorluivil · 08-01-2011, 10:06 PM

I use the round ones

scoop · 08-02-2011, 06:15 AM

I use the first ones. Got them at REI, waited for the 20% off coupon deal. They are great for la jolla (no 4WD here).

bus kid · 08-02-2011, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phatford

Can't have your bait tank installed if you used the Scupper wheel cart....

Sure you can. I do it all the time.I have a Tunataxi custom crate behind me and the bait tank behind that. The key is getting your hands on a crate, but the guy that makes them is very sketchy at best.

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...

Siebler · 08-02-2011, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bus kid

Sure you can. I do it all the time.I have a Tunataxi custom crate behind me and the bait tank behind that. The key is getting your hands on a crate, but the guy that makes them is very sketchy at best.

Pretty sure Ryan means a Hobie tank as the fittings for it go down the scuppers.

bus kid · 08-02-2011, 08:00 AM

Quote:

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.

08-02-2011, 01:33 PM

Wheel Barrel Wheels...

bus kid · 08-02-2011, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yani

Wheel Barrel Wheels...

How do those do in soft powdery sand, The Knobby ones from HF are terrible.

jorluivil · 08-02-2011, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yani

Wheel Barrel Wheels...

Those looks like they would dig into the sand in no time.

maui jim · 08-02-2011, 02:09 PM

Quote:

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.

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.

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.

bus kid · 08-02-2011, 07:08 PM

Salty Pirate, thanks for the link

I have not been able to find just the wheels alone. $60.00 per wheel is budget friendly.

Lets_Fish · 08-02-2011, 09:14 PM

Have you looked into Power Wheels? They are the ones that fit on battery powered toy cars that the kids rise around on.

Here is a quick link to some wheels: http://www.mypegperegoparts.com/tireandwheels.html

If you yard/garage sale at all look for a used Power Wheel. Mine you it does not have to run, just make sure the wheels are in good condition. I had made my last cart with a set and sold a pair of 10" wheels on these forums for $20. They work great on soft sand and hard pack. You can search my posts under the sale section to see the ones I sold.

maui jim · 08-03-2011, 06:53 AM

Thanks Yani,,

After 12 years of sand pulls (and aging knees) I deserved better....

Had the wheeleze for a little over 2 years now...mo betta for Maui Jim

Beaches in Santa Barbara are nice every summer, and deep in sand parking a little farther from launch, thats why i invested in myself..

08-01-2011, 09:07 PM	#1
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	what wheels do you use? So I'm beginning to look into a new set of wheels. looking at the Hobie trax 2 cart, or the wheeleez beach cart. I currently have a Hobie Quest but with all the talk of a new PA coming in Sept. the darker side of the dark side my get a new member. Anyone have either, what are the pros / cons. I have been scouring the web for a month or so now and its time to turn to the "experts" to make my final decision. Anyone interisted in a group deal? http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...ch-Cart/Detail http://www.kayakfishingsupplies.com/...el-Cart/Detail __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

08-01-2011, 10:06 PM	#3
jorluivil Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 6,855	what wheels do yo use? I use the round ones __________________ www.facebook.com/Teamsewer Last edited by jorluivil; 08-02-2011 at 12:10 AM.

08-02-2011, 01:33 PM	#10
yani Guest Posts: n/a	Wheel Barrel Wheels Wheel Barrel Wheels...

08-02-2011, 07:08 PM	#18
bus kid Team Keine Zugehörigkeit Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Way out there Posts: 2,854	Salty Pirate, thanks for the link I have not been able to find just the wheels alone. $60.00 per wheel is budget friendly. __________________ Não alimente os trolls------------Don't feed the trolls---------------インタネット荒らしを無視しろ

08-02-2011, 09:14 PM	#19
Lets_Fish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Wildomar, CA. Posts: 294	POWER WHEELS Have you looked into Power Wheels? They are the ones that fit on battery powered toy cars that the kids rise around on. Here is a quick link to some wheels: http://www.mypegperegoparts.com/tireandwheels.html If you yard/garage sale at all look for a used Power Wheel. Mine you it does not have to run, just make sure the wheels are in good condition. I had made my last cart with a set and sold a pair of 10" wheels on these forums for $20. They work great on soft sand and hard pack. You can search my posts under the sale section to see the ones I sold.

08-01-2011, 09:17 PM	#2
Phatford Heroes on the Water Staff Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Anahiem Posts: 176	Can't have your bait tank installed if you used the Scupper wheel cart....

08-02-2011, 06:15 AM	#4
scoop Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 60	I use the first ones. Got them at REI, waited for the 20% off coupon deal. They are great for la jolla (no 4WD here).

08-02-2011, 07:17 AM	#6
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	#14
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	#15
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,457	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, 04:56 PM	#16
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.

08-02-2011, 05:04 PM	#17
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.

08-03-2011, 06:53 AM	#20
maui jim Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Cypress, CA Posts: 789	Thanks Yani,, After 12 years of sand pulls (and aging knees) I deserved better.... Had the wheeleze for a little over 2 years now...mo betta for Maui Jim Beaches in Santa Barbara are nice every summer, and deep in sand parking a little farther from launch, thats why i invested in myself.. __________________