Re: [Paddlewise] Wind forces on roof mounted kayaks

From: Rich Kulawiec <rsk_at_gsp.org>
Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 13:11:58 -0400
On Wed, Apr 22, 1998 at 11:56:18AM -0400, Kirk Olsen wrote:
> Could you explain to me why you use lines to the back of the vehicle?  I 
> almost always use 2 lines to the front of the car, but don't bother with any 
> lines to the back.

'Cause if you wind up hitting the brakes *really* hard, or unfortunately,
getting into a front-end accident that stops your car abruptly, then the
boats on your roof are going to continue moving forward...

---Rsk
Rich Kulawiec
rsk_at_gsp.org
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