Harbor Freight Yak Stand

I went to Harbor Freight and pieced together a lightweight, yet fairly cheap, work/camping stand for my outbacks today.

I started with their 200lb work stand,

http://www.harborfreight.com/200-lb-capacity-portable-work-stand-38778.html

and added several lashing straps.

http://www.harborfreight.com/set-of-2-1-inch-x-12-ft-lashing-straps-67386.html

Very Nice!

Nice.  I have been meaning to get in there and get some stuff.  I may add those to the list.

Seems a bit low for working, but atleast your not working on the ground.

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Seems a bit low for working, but atleast your not working on the ground.

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The height is adjustable with the straps and bracing chains.  The picture shows the lowest position possible, but I can raise it up to waist height (I'm 6' 1") and still support the hull evenly.

Which harbor freight did you get that from?

What did that cost you? I was thinking about something like that but with some scrap 2x4s.

True

Everything was bought at the Beaverton store for $22.98

Saw one just like it at a recent trade show, but made out of pvc. You mentioned 200 lb capacity, but the legs look bowed in the picture..Optical illusion?

I'm pretty sure the angle the picture was taken at gives the illusion the legs are bowed.  They would only flex when I pushed hard on the kayak.  But to be safe, I bought two sets.  I wish Harbor Freight had the 500lb stands in stock at the time of purchase, but it's not like I'm trying to sit inside of the Outback while it is on the stand.

looks a lot like the PVC stands I put together a few months ago. and its on sale for $18 now... think it ends up being cheaper than mine... damn you HF....

Good find and nice work!


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looks a lot like the PVC stands I put together a few months ago. and its on sale for $18 now... think it ends up being cheaper than mine... damn you HF....

Issac: Your's are the one's I was referring to above, that I had saw at a trade show. Trade show, Class, Seminar, its all the same. And yes, they do look like yours. 

Been looking for something like that for my new prowler big game. Picked up 2 of them today, thanks for the idea.   

Those look like the Luggage holders in Motels.