2015 Ama Handles: Why Positioned Where They Are?

I figured their functionality was for carrying the ama, but I am starting to doubt that after observing that they are not placed at the center of gravity.... more like 6-8 inches aft of COG.

There has to be a reason....

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2017 Trailex 450 Trailer
Pre-September 2015 cradles
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(Not looking at my TI right now.) I think they're centered between the aka holes? They do seem to be just right for lifting the amas (and attached akas) as I set them in the cradles on the trailer. You're right, though, on the rare occasions I actually remove them completely I usually forget they're slightly off-balance and bang one end on the ground as the akas pull out.

Since I rarely take them off, the handles' primary function for me is the attachment point for my "keep-out" lines that are tied around the front aka brace mounts.

I have taken my akas off twice since I bought my TI in mid 2012.

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Tony Stott
2012 Tandem Island "SIC EM" with Hobie spinnaker

They are perfectly placed for carrying and lifting out of the cradles.

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