h2ofun wrote:
So, if I want to not take the fins off, etc,. is there some type of cradle device I can set the SUP on? The easier I can make it for folks to use, the more it will get used.
How much time does it take to put the drive and handlebars on? And off?
Thanks
I actually use mine every morning before work. I remove the drive (takes about 14 seconds tops) and beach it. I leave handlebars and rudder in place. I purchased a dock rack/launching system like this -
http://www.storeyourboard.com/paddleboa ... p-storage/ but I really don't use it. I mean I will use it if I am not planning to use the board for a few days. But at this point it is SUPER appealing to just hop on the board and go. I pull it into the water and wade out until it's deep enough to drop the fins in. Probably 30 seconds from house to walking on the lake. I guess time will tell if leaving the board beached and exposed to the elements will shorten it's life. But if it's a choice between using it daily because it's convenient and preserving it for decades, I'll choose using it?
Btw, the dock storage rack that I bought is pretty nifty and would only add a couple of minutes to launch time? Like maybe a total of 5 to 10 minutes tops? It really only takes a minute or less to remove or install the handlebars. So if you have a dock and are not comfortable leaving your board beached, it's a really nice option.