Posted: 11/28/2015 4:17:05 AM EDT
Monowalker so this seems to be a great idea. I know, I know, if your walking you didn't plan properly. What do you guys think? Alternatives? What I like is the ability to go from bicycle to hiking in the same set up. Come on ARFCOM lets get your thoughts. 
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You need your arms free for balance, clearing your path, using navigation devices, phone, swatting insects, etc. The monowalker is a bad idea. it has the harness that hooks to the walker, leaving your arms free. So it solves that problem  . but that is just what I am looking for, problems with this that i have not considered, thank you!
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Quoted: it has the harness that hooks to the walker, leaving your arms free. So it solves that problem . but that is just what I am looking for, problems with this that i have not considered, thank you!Quoted: Quoted: You need your arms free for balance, clearing your path, using navigation devices, phone, swatting insects, etc. The monowalker is a bad idea. it has the harness that hooks to the walker, leaving your arms free. So it solves that problem . but that is just what I am looking for, problems with this that i have not considered, thank you!Then why does the video show the dudes holding the handles in every scene? I would think that in instances where it is crucial to use your hands for balance/navigation, it would be a very bad idea to have a one-wheeled unbalanced load strapped to your torso. |
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Looks like somebody took Gunkid's idea and actually built a Tactical Wheelbarrow.
I don't think I'd want to be strapped to a 21st Century travois on anything but the mildest hiking paths.....but after the negative initial impression, I could definitely see using one take game out from the tree stand. |
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I wouldn't want one.... If the terrain, trail or walk is in decent enough shape to roll that thing, I'd be on a bicycle. If its rough, twisted, rocky and otherwise over grown enough that walking is the option, that thing is a massive nuisance. No thanks..
Take a look at game carts used for hauling bucks out of the woods. They sell wheel cover kits, that enclose the spokes. Know why? Every downed branch, sapling and shrub within 600 yards will seemingly get stuck in the spokes. Grab a wheel barrow, turn it around, and go for a walk in the woods. Let me know how far you get before screaming in frustration. That single wheel out back is going to flop the cart side to side at every freaking step. You'll spend more energy balancing the load than anything else. |
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Then why does the video show the dudes holding the handles in every scene? I would think that in instances where it is crucial to use your hands for balance/navigation, it would be a very bad idea to have a one-wheeled unbalanced load strapped to your torso. Quoted:
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You need your arms free for balance, clearing your path, using navigation devices, phone, swatting insects, etc. The monowalker is a bad idea. it has the harness that hooks to the walker, leaving your arms free. So it solves that problem . but that is just what I am looking for, problems with this that i have not considered, thank you!Then why does the video show the dudes holding the handles in every scene? I would think that in instances where it is crucial to use your hands for balance/navigation, it would be a very bad idea to have a one-wheeled unbalanced load strapped to your torso. Its got breaks? Agreed, but also it would be a trade off too, big packs directly on your back can become unwieldy too. |
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I wouldn't want one.... If the terrain, trail or walk is in decent enough shape to roll that thing, I'd be on a bicycle. If its rough, twisted, rocky and otherwise over grown enough that walking is the option, that thing is a massive nuisance. No thanks.. Take a look at game carts used for hauling bucks out of the woods. They sell wheel cover kits, that enclose the spokes. Know why? Every downed branch, sapling and shrub within 600 yards will seemingly get stuck in the spokes. Grab a wheel barrow, turn it around, and go for a walk in the woods. Let me know how far you get before screaming in frustration. That single wheel out back is going to flop the cart side to side at every freaking step. You'll spend more energy balancing the load than anything else. I agree with the bicycle, there is a conversion kit for this This would allow both options, say if the bike became unusable (who knows why that would happen  ) There is a two wheel version for more stability, I agree with you that one wheel would seem to make it shift too much.
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