> > > > I think we have a good experience base here on the list. Has anyone EVER > > > > experienced strap failure? Just one more data-point. Over many dozens of trips between Boston and Maine with sea-kayaks and Western and Northern New England for whitewater: - We use top-name racks, usually Thule, and quality cam-straps - We bring the straps around the bars, and inside the towers. - We always test the rig before starting out (and frequently adjust after the test) - We don't use bumper straps for one or two boats - We _always_ tie 2 half-hitches around the strap after securing the cam- buckle - Only failure: A cam-pin pulled part-way out, but cam remained mostly in place and the strap was secure with the half-hitches - We've inspected the straps pretty closely: In car-topping, we haven't see significant abrasion, even over many seasons - We haven't had any boats come lose or come off. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Fri Nov 27 1998 - 14:25:58 PST
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