Bench Solo Yoke and Pads

One question we often get asked is; "How do you portage a solo canoe?" The answer is simple and elegant with our removable clamp-on solo yokes.   

To install your yoke, fully loosen the thumb screws and drop the angled pieces over the side edges of the seat. Pull out to expand yoke to fit the width of the seat. Pull the yoke forward until the angled piece "locks" at a 45° angle to the front rail of the seat (should be touching the side and front rails at the same time). Tighten the thumb screws and you're ready to portage! If balance is an issue, try using a little ballast strapped in towards the "light" end. After you're done portaging, we suggest attaching the yoke to a thwart or the seat.

To adjust the yoke pads: Loosen the nut on the back side of the yoke, then slide the pads side-to-side for the perfect fit. The pads should rest on the flat area of your shoulder, near the joint, NOT on the muscle that runs from your neck to your shoulder. Retighten nuts after adjusting.