Re: [Paddlewise] Roof Racks

From: Stephen Bird <stephen.bird_at_superaje.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 01:28:27 GMT
On Tue, 24 Nov 1998 18:56:53 -0500, you wrote:

>Thanks for all the advise. Yakima rates their towers that clip on to the
>factory racks at 150lbs as opposed to 165 lbs for rain gutters. They also
>strongly recommend front and rear straps, something I haven't been doing.

I always use front and rear straps as extra measure of security, especially
in windy driving conditions. Mine have hooks and gears for easy tightening.
I use a short nylon strap looped over the bow and stern to use with the
hooks to keep the weight distributed and to the reduce risk of scratching.
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