2011Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Attaching a handle to a skateboard to create a luggage transport system without permanently modifying the board
15 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
DisputedParticipants disagreed and reached no conclusion. Read the findings as positions, not as an answer.
What the thread found
- A skateboard can be used as a base for transporting gear by attaching a handle to its sides using clamps, preserving the board's ability to ride normally
- Skateboard wheels may not be optimally configured for luggage transport compared to purpose-built cart wheels
- Clamping solutions like a mafer clamp combined with an extendable painters pole can potentially serve as a handle attachment mechanism
- Folding hand trolleys designed for moving boxes are lightweight, compact when folded, and cheaper than custom skateboard modifications, though they perform poorly on rough terrain
- A luggage case with built-in wheels allows transporting multiple items together by stacking accessories on top and hanging additional cases from it
Depends on
- The skateboard modification approach may ultimately cost more than purchasing a dedicated cart or wheeled luggage case
- Skateboard wheels are not designed for hauling heavy loads and may not perform well under cargo weight
- Folding trolleys work poorly on rough or uneven ground
- No consensus was reached on the best clamping method or handle type for the skateboard conversion
- The original poster did not provide clear engineering drawings despite mentioning them