If the trolley wants to slip backwards during use then pass the roof rack strap through some deck fittings, or through a side handle to trap it and prevent backwards slipping.
Again, some hull designs hold onto the rubber grips better than others. We recommend the use of a roof-rack strap, or even two on rougher terrain, to secure your craft down onto the trolley. The extra width also makes it suitable for wider hulls such as Canadian canoes, stable fishing kayaks, larger sit-on-top kayaks, tandem kayaks, SUPs and twin cockpit kayaks.Īs can be seen in the above image the trolley features a strong metal frame design with rubber hull grips, solid puncture-proof PU wheels and a fold-out dual footed leg to hold the trolley upright whilst you load on your craft. This trolley is wider than the 'Kayak Trolley' above, it is suitable for taking heavier loads and has a dual foot stand so it is more stable both when loading and when moving your watercraft. This prevents backwards movement of the trolley if slipping is a problem. This is easily stopped by running the strap through your deck-lines so that the strap rests against a deck-fitting (one holding the deck line in place on the hull), or perhaps around the bow-side lip of a stern hatch. Some hulls shapes have more contact with the rubber grips than others, and on some hulls the trolley may want to slip down the hull during use. Puncture-proof solid PU wheels are suitable for all-terrains and the trolley has a small leg to hold the trolley upright whilst you load on your kayak. The Riot Kayak Trolley has a robust design and uses foam rubber grips on top of the trolley to help hold the hull of a kayak without damaging it. The trolley can be placed anywhere along the hull, but is best placed approx. The trolley is a ‘drop-on-top’ cradle style design, where-by the kayak hull is placed on top of the trolley and secured in place using a strap. It is also a good option for small to medium-sized Sit-On-Top kayaks. This trolley is great for just about all single-seater Sit-In Kayaks, such as small recreational touring kayaks up to longer day touring kayaks and sea kayaks. A damaged scupper hole is very difficult to repair and a leaky kayak is a danger to life. Using a scupper hole trolley with a kayak with non-reinforced scupper holes can cause damage inside the scupper holes which will eventually lead to leakage if used incorrectly. These are only meant for use with kayaks with reinforced scupper holes such as the Hobie Range. There are also scupper hole trolleys with a two pronged approach rather than a cradle. Pay more again and you can get very strong and robust plastic designs which are suitable for a whole range of kayaks and canoes. You don’t have to pay much more for a better quality trolley with a much stronger metal frame construction and with puncture-proof wheels which won’t leave you feeling deflated. Cheap trolleys also tend to have pneumatic wheels which are prone to puncturing and may perish as the years go by.
Some cheaper (budget) trolleys may look similar to more expensive ones but have flimsy designs made from weak metals that really aren’t up to the job - you won’t find these in our stores. The other important issue is getting a trolley that is suitable for your particular kayak, canoe or SUP. There are many different trolley designs and some are better than others as far as design and durability goes. This guide takes a closer look at the most popular trolleys out there, and their suitability for use with various types of kayaks and canoes.
There are a range of trolleys available on the market and not all of them are suitable for every craft. A trolley makes life a lot easier when it comes to getting your craft to and from the water. Kayaks and canoes are not the easiest of things to move around off the water.
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