One mnan in tamdam

[kelvindavies11]

I have a preciption gemini, but my brother who usually rides it with me is busy working at the moment and was woundering how much hard work it would be to paddle solo, has anyone lese had any experience riding solo on a tandam kayak.

 

kelvin

[Starvinmarvin]

Art's your man does it all the time on a Malibu II, I've had a go myself and although a little harder, it's character building.

 

He didn't appear to have any problems keeping up with the Prowler 13's on the Tope Trip, infact he was in front of me most of the time.

[kelvindavies11]

good news all i need to get know then is a trolley sorted. im current on the hunt for some wheels, any ideas on where to get them???

 

thanks,

kelvin

[Zzippy]

Try a car boot sale for some golf trolly wheels.

Specimen has them on his Yak trolly and they work a treat

Zzippy

[Starvinmarvin]

If you are desperate you could use a set from a sun lounger, might find some of these at the dump or in my garage. But golf trolley wheels will be better, they are also used on dingy launching trailers.

[kelvindavies11]

thanks, will try.

kelvin

[Simon Everett]

Have you thought about asking a Scouser? They know how to "acquire" wheels in less than a minute (Politically correct - me? Certainly not!!) Any Scousers are quite free to have a pop back

If you are not taking them with you wheel barrow wheels are excellent - but they are heavy. Launching trolley wheels from a sailing dinghy outlet are another alternative. Couple of quid apiece.

[Artfulfisher]

Hi Kelvin,

 

bit slow on the reply, but yes I paddle a tandem all the time, mostly solo, sometimes with my boy on the back...but he doesn't paddle!

 

The one difference is though that I paddle a Malibu Two. This yak has a depression in the centre to position a seat...effectively making it a 3 seater. In my humble opinion it is the most versatile sit-on-top available for that very reason. Being able to paddle solo, two up or with a third passenger is so flexible. I loved it so much I bought another one to get the whole family out on the water.

 

However your perception I think only has the two seat positions and two sets of foot wells. So ideal positioning is not so easy. This said, all is not lost as your gemini is lighter than mine and should paddle well solo. Persoanlly I would paddle from the front, just cause I like to 'tow' the yak behind me. I occassionally paddle up front in mine when fly fishing for mullet. I get a better view and stay more stealthy at a distance. But try it for yourself, you may prefer the back seat and all that space in front to boat your massive catch

 

The main thing is don't be put off by a, less than ideal yak. It maybe a bit harder to paddle. You may not look as cool as the Prowler crowd ...but you're still out on the water with just as much chance of hooking a few great fish!

 

Best of luck and let us know how you get on,

 

Tightlines, Art

[spanner]

Glad you think I look cool Art :cool:

[Starvinmarvin]

Simon, when was the last time you bought launching trolley wheels, their up to £12 a piece down south.