hobie 2015 AI trampoline

Hi,

I am looking for one or both trampolines for 2015 AI.  Let me know if you got one.

Damon

You get a new toy Damon or planning to mod out the Revo?

Cheers,
Brad

Just got an AI and wanna give sailing a try. 

Just got an AI and wanna give sailing a try.

Trampolines may be nice, but they are certainly not essential gear for sailing. I don't use tramps, but on the Hobie forum some claim that in heavy winds, the tramps catch air and increase the chance of capsizing, so they might even be a negative in some cases.

The trampoline is for the passenger

The trampoline is for the passenger

That could be a very wet ride, even in a calm sea. HAKAs are way more comfortable for a passenger (and for hiking).

The trampoline is for the passenger

That could be a very wet ride, even in a calm sea. HAKAs are way more comfortable for a passenger (and for hiking).

Just curious what you (sebast) use for haka benches. I've been trying to figure out something that would not add too much weight, but can't seem to come up with anything I like...

The trampoline is for the passenger

That could be a very wet ride, even in a calm sea. HAKAs are way more comfortable for a passenger (and for hiking).

Just curious what you (sebast) use for haka benches. I've been trying to figure out something that would not add too much weight, but can't seem to come up with anything I like...

Have been using spine boards for many years now. They can hold me (240 lb) while hiking, i can stand on them loading/unloading from dock  (though i try to do it very quickly

I tried several versions, at that time more expensive ones were sturdier and heavier (even if specs are comparable i feel they are not). Anyways I switched to lighter ones and they work just fine.

Also, i found their advertised floating capability to be inflated - but they float on their own

Just got an AI and wanna give sailing a try.

Trampolines may be nice, but they are certainly not essential gear for sailing. I don't use tramps, but on the Hobie forum some claim that in heavy winds, the tramps catch air and increase the chance of capsizing, so they might even be a negative in some cases.

They also drag in the water when swells are high.  I really like to use one, as a table for all my gear while fishing.  But if it's windy I plan to stow everything, and remove the clips and collapse the trampoline before trying to make headway.

The trampoline is for the passenger

That could be a very wet ride, even in a calm sea. HAKAs are way more comfortable for a passenger (and for hiking).

Just curious what you (sebast) use for haka benches. I've been trying to figure out something that would not add too much weight, but can't seem to come up with anything I like...

Have been using spine boards for many years now. They can hold me (240 lb) while hiking, i can stand on them loading/unloading from dock  (though i try to do it very quickly

I tried several versions, at that time more expensive ones were sturdier and heavier (even if specs are comparable i feel they are not). Anyways I switched to lighter ones and they work just fine.

Also, i found their advertised floating capability to be inflated - but they float on their own

Thanks for the info. Which brand(s) would you recommend?

The trampoline is for the passenger

That could be a very wet ride, even in a calm sea. HAKAs are way more comfortable for a passenger (and for hiking).

Just curious what you (sebast) use for haka benches. I've been trying to figure out something that would not add too much weight, but can't seem to come up with anything I like...

Have been using spine boards for many years now. They can hold me (240 lb) while hiking, i can stand on them loading/unloading from dock  (though i try to do it very quickly

I tried several versions, at that time more expensive ones were sturdier and heavier (even if specs are comparable i feel they are not). Anyways I switched to lighter ones and they work just fine.

Also, i found their advertised floating capability to be inflated - but they float on their own

Thanks for the info. Which brand(s) would you recommend?

I used to have Iron Duck Base Board 35850, which feels more solid (and a bit heavier) option. Prior to that I had North American Rescue Spine Board - I think they felt similar.
 
Then I switched to Bak-Pak II - simply because I found a deal on a pair. They are lighter. I think they are adequate, I used them to hike on beam reach at 25+ mph at full sail. Though I would not stand and jump on them.

Then I switched to Bak-Pak II ...

Thanks. Those are the lightest-weight ones that I've seen...

I got a surplus deal on a couple of folding aluminum ones like this:

https://www.diamedicalusa.com/FOLDING-BACKBOARD-All-Aluminum

I like em, but haven't used anything else to compare to.

Is surf board not a good idea?

Found the Bak-Pak II at Sunplay for $99.39 free shipping.   Not sure if it is legit.