Simple Folding Stands for Kayaks and Dinghies
This
is almost trivially simple and can be done with endless variations, but
I'm posting it to help prevent any more "consumer moments" than
necessary. You can go out and buy things like this, but it's a fast
project that can be accomplished with scrap material (or mesh slings you can buy here) and an hour or two
of time. |
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Mesh Slings for SaleDue to the tricky sewing and exotic fabrics involved in making a proper sling that will neither hold moisture against the kayak hull nor induce deformity by concentrating the load over too skinny an area, we have decided to produce these here in the Pacific Northwest and make them available via web order. The cost is $27.50 for a PAIR, plus a flat $2.00 for shipping regardless of how many you want (one pair is a 4-ounce package in a poly bubble envelope, and costs us about $2.00 including the mailer; for larger quantities, keeping the shipping price the same is our way of offering a quantity discount without the complexities of a PayPal shopping cart).For each stand, you'll need to locally acquire the PVC and bolts as specified above. A pair of stands will support any kayak, including doubles, and has been tested here in the lab to 250 pounds (a week loaded with a 2x10 board stacked with concrete blocks had no discernable effect on the slings). The "Buy Now" button below will allow you to purchase a package of two slings via PayPal. Washington state residents will be charged sales tax. If you want a huge quantity, need more than one for international shipment, or have special requests, please get in touch directly. Also, if you need a lot of them and can accept some imperfections, please see our batch of seconds on eBay. We can easily take Visa/MC directly by phone/fax/mail (or even a check the old-fashioned way) - please email for contact info if you prefer this instead Paypal. Cheers and thanks from Nomadic Research Labs! Kayak Stand Mesh Slings - $27.50/pair plus a flat $2.00 First Class Mail regardless of quantity.
Made in the USA |
| John in Northport, New York, writes: Got the mesh slings, and put the stand together following your instructions for supplies: 1,2,3. Easy as pie. They're great. Thanks! I'll spread the word. Here's John's Hobie Adventure Island on the stands, with a Hobie kayak cover: ![]() |