Frequently asked questions
Will SUP Wheels ® work with my board?
YES, SUP Wheels ® will carry any board that tapers down to 15 inches (38cm) wide. This 98% of all the boards on the market. The whole tail does not need to fit into the frame. SUP Wheels ® will carry race SUP boards, standard SUP boards, along with other fin boards like windsurf boards and some kayaks. You only need this one carrier to transport just about any type of personal water sport device. If you don't think your board will fit contact us we can make adjustments to fit your board.
YES, SUP Wheels ® will carry any board that tapers down to 15 inches (38cm) wide. This 98% of all the boards on the market. The whole tail does not need to fit into the frame. SUP Wheels ® will carry race SUP boards, standard SUP boards, along with other fin boards like windsurf boards and some kayaks. You only need this one carrier to transport just about any type of personal water sport device. If you don't think your board will fit contact us we can make adjustments to fit your board.
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What is the difference between the Classic and the Evolution models?
The Classic SUP Wheels ® is the cart which is the frame and the wheels. You hold the end of the board with your hand to pull or push the board to move it. Additionally the Classic can carry two boards with a cam strap lashing the two boards together. Cam strap is not included but can be purchase at your local surf/sup shop or hardware store.
The Evolution is the Classic but with the added strap handle. The strap handle connects with webbing strap under the board from the axel to the front the nose of the board. The nose lies in an adjustable mesh hammock with a comfortable handle. You hold the handle to pull the board to move it. The Evolution with the strap handle is designed to hold one board. However, you can remove the strap handle to make it a Classic and carry two boards with a cam strap.
Which model connects to the bike and how?
The Evolution is the model to walk or bike your board to the water. Take the handle and twist it to create a loop. Take that loop and put just the front of the bike seat and allow the strap part of the handle to criss-cross over the bike seat. Keep the nose of the board close to the front edge of the mesh hammock (close to the handle) this keeps the board away from the wheels. Readjust as needed on your return trip from the water. Your wheels now have wheels.
The Classic SUP Wheels ® is the cart which is the frame and the wheels. You hold the end of the board with your hand to pull or push the board to move it. Additionally the Classic can carry two boards with a cam strap lashing the two boards together. Cam strap is not included but can be purchase at your local surf/sup shop or hardware store.
The Evolution is the Classic but with the added strap handle. The strap handle connects with webbing strap under the board from the axel to the front the nose of the board. The nose lies in an adjustable mesh hammock with a comfortable handle. You hold the handle to pull the board to move it. The Evolution with the strap handle is designed to hold one board. However, you can remove the strap handle to make it a Classic and carry two boards with a cam strap.
Which model connects to the bike and how?
The Evolution is the model to walk or bike your board to the water. Take the handle and twist it to create a loop. Take that loop and put just the front of the bike seat and allow the strap part of the handle to criss-cross over the bike seat. Keep the nose of the board close to the front edge of the mesh hammock (close to the handle) this keeps the board away from the wheels. Readjust as needed on your return trip from the water. Your wheels now have wheels.
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How do I install the SUP Wheels ® sup cart on my board? Lay the board upside down with the fin sticking up. Then pull the arch up so the sides fit snuggly against the side of the board. Install the adjustable bungee cord to the hooks on the frame to the estimated desired length. Then lift the bungee cord over the fin without dragging the cord along the edge of the fin. If needed remove and re-adjust the bungee cord. Once board and the bungee cord are firmly in place you will not need to re-adjust the bungee cord if you are using the same board each time. |
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How do I connect the Strap Handle to the axle and the board?
• Install the wheels on the axle and install the pins
• Strap handle: (see picture on the other side) There is a loop end and mesh/handle end
• Wrapping the strap around the middle of the axle and pull the mesh end through the loop
• Pull it tight and lay strap handle system down with the handle end out slighting longer than your board
• Lay the tail of the board with the fin up on the axle over the top of the strap handle system
• Install the bungee on both sides of the frame, leaving room to stretch the bungee over the fin
• Hold the fin and lift the bungee over the board’s fin and do not drag the bungee over the fin
• Board’s tail should be pushed tightly into the frame without the wheels touching the side of the board
• Buckle the mesh piece to wrap around the nose of the board and adjust the mesh straps
• Turn the whole thing on its side and find the length adjustment buckle in the middle of the board
• Adjust the length so the mesh pulls tight on the nose of the board
• The nose of the board should be as close to the end of the mesh as possible without going over
• It may be necessary to have to adjust the straps on the mesh to fit the nose of the board
• Initial installation may require several adjustments (mesh strap and length strap) to ensure proper fit to
your board prior to initial use (See our web site for more instructional videos)
• Install the wheels on the axle and install the pins
• Strap handle: (see picture on the other side) There is a loop end and mesh/handle end
• Wrapping the strap around the middle of the axle and pull the mesh end through the loop
• Pull it tight and lay strap handle system down with the handle end out slighting longer than your board
• Lay the tail of the board with the fin up on the axle over the top of the strap handle system
• Install the bungee on both sides of the frame, leaving room to stretch the bungee over the fin
• Hold the fin and lift the bungee over the board’s fin and do not drag the bungee over the fin
• Board’s tail should be pushed tightly into the frame without the wheels touching the side of the board
• Buckle the mesh piece to wrap around the nose of the board and adjust the mesh straps
• Turn the whole thing on its side and find the length adjustment buckle in the middle of the board
• Adjust the length so the mesh pulls tight on the nose of the board
• The nose of the board should be as close to the end of the mesh as possible without going over
• It may be necessary to have to adjust the straps on the mesh to fit the nose of the board
• Initial installation may require several adjustments (mesh strap and length strap) to ensure proper fit to
your board prior to initial use (See our web site for more instructional videos)
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How do I connect the SUP Wheels Evolution to the bike?
• To install on bike seat twist the handle to make a loop and put the front of the seat through the loop • The board should be up against the back of the bike seat and away from the back wheel • Adjust your bike seat up or twist the handle twice to raise the board above the back wheel if needed |
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How to stop the board from touching the back wheel of the bike?
If the board nose starts to slip down the mesh then the board could touch the back wheel of the bike. The cause of this is slack in the line between the buckle at the "Y" and the locking tab. The tab and the buckle should be about 8 inches apart (14cm). And the webbing pulled tight. This will lock the board in place. Extra hold can be achieved by wrapping the extra webbing around the lock tab and tying a knot. This is good for extra long bike rides. If the unit is not pulled tight into the frame by the webbing this may cause your SUP Wheels not to stay straight and wheels touch your board. |
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Will SUP Wheels ® work on the beach (on sand)?
YES, SUP Wheels ® will roll on the beach and on the sand. See videos on the video page.
Will SUP Wheels ® work with inflatable SUP boards?
YES, SUP Wheels ® will work with most inflatables boards that have a tapered tail.
Will SUP Wheels ® work with a roto-molded boards (plastic that is also used to make kayaks)?
At this time we do not have a model to work with these crossover kayak type paddle boards.
Can I ship SUP Wheels ® to another address other than my credit card billing address?
YES, we will ship it to your other home, your business address and to your a friends address especially if you are purchasing a gift:)
Can I purchase SUP Wheels ® without using a PayPal account?
YES, look for the link credit card option on the shopping cart.
Don’t I need fat blow-up tires to work on the beach or sand?
We have eliminated the drawbacks to pneumatic (air or tube) tire wheels. Pneumatic tires require air to be pumped back into the tire up every time you use them. By utilizing the largest wheels in the industry, the 14 inches (35.5 cm) solid rubber tire wheel will roll over sand and over just about any rough terrain. When you get a flat with a pneumatic tire it is going to be when you are trying to transport your board back home from the water. Now you have to carry your board and your wheel system.
Will I need to assemble SUP Wheels ® or need tools?
No assembly required and no tools required.
Will SUP Wheels ® roll over a standard curb or rocks?
The advantage of the 14 inch (35.5 cm) wheels is that they will roll up or down over a standard curb and other obstacles. Other carriers with small blow up wheels can’t go up over a curb without you picking up the whole board with the wheels still attached. If you wanted to do that much work you wouldn’t use a SUP carrier.
Do I need a suction cup handle like I have seen on other systems?
The Evolution model has a handle built into the system. We don’t recommend you put a suction cup handle on your board due to delimitation issues.
YES, SUP Wheels ® will roll on the beach and on the sand. See videos on the video page.
Will SUP Wheels ® work with inflatable SUP boards?
YES, SUP Wheels ® will work with most inflatables boards that have a tapered tail.
Will SUP Wheels ® work with a roto-molded boards (plastic that is also used to make kayaks)?
At this time we do not have a model to work with these crossover kayak type paddle boards.
Can I ship SUP Wheels ® to another address other than my credit card billing address?
YES, we will ship it to your other home, your business address and to your a friends address especially if you are purchasing a gift:)
Can I purchase SUP Wheels ® without using a PayPal account?
YES, look for the link credit card option on the shopping cart.
Don’t I need fat blow-up tires to work on the beach or sand?
We have eliminated the drawbacks to pneumatic (air or tube) tire wheels. Pneumatic tires require air to be pumped back into the tire up every time you use them. By utilizing the largest wheels in the industry, the 14 inches (35.5 cm) solid rubber tire wheel will roll over sand and over just about any rough terrain. When you get a flat with a pneumatic tire it is going to be when you are trying to transport your board back home from the water. Now you have to carry your board and your wheel system.
Will I need to assemble SUP Wheels ® or need tools?
No assembly required and no tools required.
Will SUP Wheels ® roll over a standard curb or rocks?
The advantage of the 14 inch (35.5 cm) wheels is that they will roll up or down over a standard curb and other obstacles. Other carriers with small blow up wheels can’t go up over a curb without you picking up the whole board with the wheels still attached. If you wanted to do that much work you wouldn’t use a SUP carrier.
Do I need a suction cup handle like I have seen on other systems?
The Evolution model has a handle built into the system. We don’t recommend you put a suction cup handle on your board due to delimitation issues.
