In a message dated 11/27/1998 10:16:45 AM EST, BDenton_at_aquagulf.com writes: << Problem with foam is that you can't slide the boat. >> That is the whole idea. If you cannot slide it on easily, it cannot slide off easily at 60 MPH. You could cover the foam with slick acrylic carpet and it would slip right on, BUT it would slip right off too. I am a firm believer it a bow line from the boat to bumper on both ends. As a former police officer who investigated thousands of wrecks, try telling a wreck investigating officer that you were a prudent person when in fact your kayak or canoe came flying off your roof and caused a wreck. Even more so if someone is injured. Try telling a jury that. States subscribe to a uniform motor vehicle code. That is why laws are so similar from state to state. They ALL state that loads must be properly secured. The load coming loose and/or off is prima facia evidence that you DID NOT properly secure your load. It is inconceivable to me that anyone would not use ropes from the bow to front bumper. These should be tight, but not so much so that they bend or break the boat. It is simple. If you don't do that adn your load crashes through anothers windshield at 60 MPH, then just be prepared to pay for your negligence, not to mention negligently harming another human being. You might as well shoot them in the face with a shotgun. We professs to be people of a kindler and gentler sport. We have to show that. We have to show that we care to other motorist. Secure your load and that means with more than just the weak link in an expensive roof rack. If a $3.00 piece of nylon rope will do it, then so be it. Just do it! John *************************************************************************** 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 - 15:54:12 PST
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