Occult Kayak Handles (2 Pack) - Strong T-Handle Design - Ultra Heavy Duty Bungee - Replacement Installation Kit - Kayak and Boat Accessories

This was shipped in a Tyvek envelope through the USPS, and too often the USPS is slow to deliver, and this was no exception - days late. First, READ THE LISTING. These are NOT pre-strung, so don't buy these if you don't want to assemble them yourself, or if the concept of pulling a cord through a handle and knotting the two ends together stretches the limits of your mechanical abilities. I had purchased two small stainless steel washers in advance, say with a 5mm hole, and I placed the washer over the cord ends pulled through the handle before knotting to give the knot more surface area. The description isn't accurate; the handles are about 4" across and about 1.5" or so in depth - perfect for a hand hold. The rope is around 16" in length, which when doubled gives you about an 8" long pull cord. You can't feed one end around a tie or loop on your 'yak - you have to double the line. READ THE LISTING. THERE ARE NO RIVETS - THERE ARE NO SCREWS - so the reviews mentioning such are for a different product. The price is a bit steep, but, the rope can be replaced (it's 3/16" cord) and the handle reused, instead of buying a whole new assembly. I would not lift a heavy 'yak by these cords alone, but, if you could find 3/16" core-reinforced line you'd be set. I'd take any review complaining about a broken cord with a large grain of salt if they aren't including a photo of HOW they secured the cord to their "yak. I would pull a 'yak on a cart by the included rope without any hesitation, and pulling it on water will be a non-issue. Again, READ THE LISTING, and ignore the reviews from buyers who clearly did not.

Very easy to put on and easy to put together. Haven’t had them on long enough to evaluate sturdiness.

Well built, seem very heavy duty, though time will tell.

Overall the replacement kayak handles seem to be good. Haven’t used yet but they look like the handle that needs replacing. I do wish the rope was made of a thicker or more sturdy nylon material for better longevity but we’ll see how it goes.

Received on time, these are plastic, and you need to put them together.