Gotta imagine that the Trailex is way more money than the trailer offered by Hobie (Page 34 of the 2006-07 catalog # 38650000 $720.00 / Dip galvanized), but ours is certainly heavier. We have had a few issues with broken tounges on the trailex aluminums.

We use the mast stand. Just keep the halyard tied off tight to keep the two sections together. Way easier than dealing with two loose parts and the halyard rolled up. The stand is #38650011 ($84.00).