I got my Kayak a couple of weeks ago.Having a hard time keeping in straight line and it keeps going in circle. User error? Any Suggestions?
612535
We had the same problem. My wife is stronger with her right hand so we went in right hand circles. I compensated by only paddling on the left side. A little slower but straight. I hope this info helps.
612536
We installed another fin in the front. This kayak is very sensitive to the current. It's not your fault. Good luck!
612537
I had the same problem the first time I took it out. Then I noticed that the rudder (thing sticking out the bottom) has to be in the back when traversing through the water. I turned the seats around, positioned the rudder in the back, and it was perfect.
612538
User error. I had committed the same error. The skegs on the bottom must be in the rear of the kayak. In my maiden voyage I was thinking, "geez, this thing won't go straight. It sucks." Got out, looked underneath, and realized I had placed the seats in backwards: the skegs were facing forward. I turned the seats around and went back out. Worked like a charm and tracked straight and true.
612539
I have not had this problem. Are you putting the front forward? I love the kayak
612540
Make sure your bottom fins are both straight. If one is slightly off, it will cause it to turn to no end! Be sure to use the inflatable sleeve when you put it in the duffle bag .
612541
Sorry to hear that. We have not had a chance to inflate ours. We will in a few weeks. Check in again by end of May.
612542
Sounds like user error... I have no issue, I am an experienced paddler and I don't have any issue. Make sure everything is pumped up evenly and your skegs are in good shape.
1168907
Hey Rich- what I'll do is rollover the canoe with the backend clear and simply set the carriage on the bottom upside down, then cinch it down, flip it over & ur ready to go. Its important to get the strap over something like a tie down or notch in the kayak so it doesn't slip off. I have mine balances well enough my kids can jump in it when I'm wheeling it to the beach. Happy canoeing!� Brad
1477957
thanks for the tips. turned mine around and it works. to me it opensbackwards but it worked so whatever.
1226361
two per and they suck, sent them back, from strap design to how big and dorky they looking on my outback back. there are so bif your cant put two kayaks side by side unless you have like a 5 or six foot crossbar. Go with the 'sweet roll' by yakima there are perfect.
1066487
I have trouble with it on my 65lb 17' canoe. It keeps flopping over or twisting. Also, don't put much air in the tires, maybe 10lb. I had a tire explode when I had too much air in it.
1016708
I had the same problem...at first. You have to line it up exactly then keep spinning it until the "grooves" catch...thats how I got it on anyways...also make sure its not upside down as it seems to want to fit that way as well...hope it helps!
2195273
Try the straw in different positions. Mine works best straight up and down. It often doesn't work when fully back.
1853119
We have not had a problem and often launch of the beach. We do lift the kayak going into the water until the skeg clears the ground. But sometimes coming in on a wave we do end up in shallow water no damage so far. Love our kayak. Very very happy with it. We go in seas, rivers and lakes. We do try to be careful with the skeg though.
680830
I have the same problem. So far I just remove the battery when not diving. Try removing the magnet used in the slider. I know that's not a good answer but it will give more info. I think it needs a bit more design work.
1203202
I bought this for my kayak. It came with a flat tire, and they promptly sent another. Less than two weeks later 2 out of the 3 tires were flat again. I had my husband insert new inner tubes today. It seems they are stable for now. I can't give you a comment on the future. I can say that it is a stable little unit, and you should be able to put camping gear on it. But, I would advise you to test it out a several weeks before your trip. The tires are not reliable.I think a local retailer like Walmart, or Dicks would be a better choice. If there was a problem like mine....you could easily return the unit.I wouldn't recommend Best Choice at all. I bought this for my kayak. It came with a flat tire, and they promptly sent another. Less than two weeks later 2 out of the 3 tires were flat again. I had my husband insert new inner tubes today. It seems they are stable for now. I can't give you a comment on the future. I can say that it is a stable little unit, and you should be able to put camping gear on it. But, I would advise you to test it out a several weeks before your trip. The tires are not reliable.I think a local retailer like Walmart, or Dicks would be a better choice. If there was a problem like... » Read More I bought this for my kayak. It came with a flat tire, and they promptly sent another. Less than two weeks later 2 out of the 3 tires were flat again. I had my husband insert new inner tubes today. It seems they are stable for now. I can't give you a comment on the future. I can say that it is a stable little unit, and you should be able to put camping gear on it. But, I would advise you to test it out a several weeks before your trip. The tires are not reliable.I think a local retailer like Walmart, or Dicks would be a better choice. If there was a problem like mine....you could easily return the unit.I wouldn't recommend Best Choice at all. « Show Less
1168903
Hey Rich- what I'll do is rollover the canoe with the backend clear and simply set the carriage on the bottom upside down, then cinch it down, flip it over & ur ready to go. Its important to get the strap over something like a tie down or notch in the kayak so it doesn't slip off. I have mine balances well enough my kids can jump in it when I'm wheeling it to the beach. Happy canoeing!&#128513; Brad
2228616
change the direction of the arms and then run water thru it...make sure they are turning in the correct direction in order for it to move forward...I've done the same..... also make sure that the stop underneath it is not triggered/stuck
1639533
Look closely - this is addressed in the instructions - has something to do with dismounting the hose reel and setting it on its' side and cycling it, as I remember it. Also, maybe you could try to pull out more hose and try again. Short hose pulls are under less tension.
2265764
There doesn't seem to be any options in the software that inhibit the wheel from moving like that. I would guess its a hardware issue, maybe something is stuck or broken. Perhaps opening it up could help you find out (if it doesnt void the warrantythat is, if it does then contact customer service)
2170135
The material is surprisingly tough. I'm lazy and have often pushed myself along shallow rivers with my paddle while the kayak scrapes on the bottom and have never had an issue. But I did lose a skeg one time due to rocks. As I posted elsewhere, you cannot get a replacement skeg - as of today, they're *still* not listed on the Intex webste - and the kayak is essentially unsteerable without the skeg.
1603616
need to tweak it while on the ground. which means to keep it from spinning left or right.have it running to see which direction its going. then turn the tweak knob the opposite way. that should set it right
1950055
We did not use them on a long trip. The kayaks did move and required tightening and adjusting when we stopped due to the high winds. On short trips I have not had a problem without using the lines