skid cart instead of wheels

Has anyone used a cart that uses skids instead of wheels. I was thinking it would work for getting down to lakes and rivers where there isn't a trail and I would have to go through brush.

Kind of messes with the 'Leave No Trace' motto.

Ha Ha my yak IS a skid plate!

Allen

I took the bedliner out of my pickup and created a skid for my kayak.  I wrapped it around the hull as tight as I could and put a bolt near the bow to hold it in place.  It worked pretty well.  The only problem I had was since it was heavy-duty plastic, I couldn't get it to fit as snug as I wished, so brush would snag on the sides, where the plastic had a small separation from the hull. 

Dunno why you'd want to. Big baloon WheelEZ will get you through anything w/o the fatigue of dragging your yak around. And I gotta second Tote's comment. leaving a giant skidmark not only looks like crap but damages the environment that wildlife including young fish grow up in. Take it easy and get some wheels, it'll be worth it in the end.

Z

I say Go For It!
My friend and I are working on that concept now. We've got a homemade kayak cart made of PVC w/removable wheels. Trying to figure out how to attach the kids-sized skis to the cart. This would be an excellent invention for long beaches. Especially considering I usually just pick up the bow and drag my loaded yak across the sand. I came up with the ski sled idea after dragging my yak through some dog poop at Monastery beach....
The idea that your sled cart will have a significantly negative effect on the environment is somewhat over the top IMO. Just be mindful of where you intend to use it, and don't run over any snowy plover nests LOL!
PK

Trying to figure out how to attach the kids-sized skis to the cart.

Have you tried WheelEZ? I've had no trouble in the softest sand with 'em. I don't think skis would have less friction but interested to see how it all comes out. Post some pics when it's done.

Z

After a number of years dragging my boat loaded and empty across all those beaches, I finally got a ballon tire wheeleze (TY HMB Derby!)

There is no comaparison, the wheels make things 500% easier on the sand.

Allen

Haven't tried the RolEEZ / WheelEEZ yet. I'm sure they work great. For 150 bucks they better work. If I DID have that much cash handy, it would undoubtedly be spent on something else anyways. A fancy cart is a nice luxoury to have; but not necessary.
The cart we made cost a grand total of 25 bucks and it is very sturdy. We used the widest wheels we could find and it handles the sand OK...just not "great." Already had a cheapo pair of kids skis in the garage, and thats why we had the idea of trying that. 

In reality, I prefer to carry my boat over my head or on my shoulder. We don't need no stinkin wheels!!! (just don't try it fully loaded)
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PK

gettin it back up with heavier, wet gear and maybe fish is gonna be the fun part.Letting it skid down is the easy.

what about this http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0042214121519a&navCount=2&podId=0042214&parentId=cat602222&masterpathid=&navAction=jump&cmCat=cat21404_ntw4&catalogCode=OG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat602222&hasJS=true

Uh, Mike... how are you going to paddle on a frozen lake? 

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Has anyone used a cart that uses skids instead of wheels. I was thinking it would work for getting down to lakes and rivers where there isn't a trail and I would have to go through brush.

I've heard of guys using bungees to secure a section of linoleum flooring (the kind that comes in rolls, not tiles) to the kayak.  The linoleum would serve as skid plate for dragging a kayak down the side of a rock jetty to launch.

Uh, Mike... how are you going to paddle on a frozen lake? 

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You forget I paddle a F&D the icebreaker of Kayaks 

James when are we going to hit Blackpoint again the guys fishing the shore have been getting easy limits of Stripers, I heard a 52" was caught and released I'm waiting on pictures, I saw a cell phone pict and the fish was huge and super fat.