I've just about talked myself into buying a brand new 2020 Hobie Outback. I think I'll even shell out for the camo color because I can't kid myself, that's the best looking color to me. What I'm wondering is if the Hobie scupper cart is worth getting?
Currently I have a fold up cart with solid hard foam wheels that is sturdy and works well. However it is moderately to significantly annoying to use.... I need to line it up just right, lift the heavy kayak on it and hope it's centered, hope it doesn't collapse, then strap it down which never seems to hold it in place. The idea of a scupper cart that is "set and forget" - no moving parts besides wheels, no straps - is pretty appealing.
What's not appealing about the Hobie cart is that you need to empty your gear out of the kayak, tip it over, insert the cart, then load your gear back in to haul the kayak back to your vehicle. This seems annoying. The price is also not appealing, $170 seems steep for what it is... I'm sure I could DIY something for far cheaper, especially if I use the solid foam wheels off my existing cart. But at the same time I think... if you're already shelling out Hobie money then why not...
So, for those of you who use or have used the Hobie scupper cart, do you think it's worth it? Would I be better off DIYing a similar one or modifying my current folding cart to not be as annoying?
Currently I have a fold up cart with solid hard foam wheels that is sturdy and works well. However it is moderately to significantly annoying to use.... I need to line it up just right, lift the heavy kayak on it and hope it's centered, hope it doesn't collapse, then strap it down which never seems to hold it in place. The idea of a scupper cart that is "set and forget" - no moving parts besides wheels, no straps - is pretty appealing.
What's not appealing about the Hobie cart is that you need to empty your gear out of the kayak, tip it over, insert the cart, then load your gear back in to haul the kayak back to your vehicle. This seems annoying. The price is also not appealing, $170 seems steep for what it is... I'm sure I could DIY something for far cheaper, especially if I use the solid foam wheels off my existing cart. But at the same time I think... if you're already shelling out Hobie money then why not...
So, for those of you who use or have used the Hobie scupper cart, do you think it's worth it? Would I be better off DIYing a similar one or modifying my current folding cart to not be as annoying?
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