RE: [Paddlewise] Cockpit Covers

Along the thread of having the boats fly off the roof, I have had a cockpit
cover take flight while crusing along the interstate.  I know they improve
the gas mileage and keep out the elements but how do you keep them from
trying to join the southerly migration of Canada Geese as you cruise along?




> I just use a carbiner and secure the loop on my cover to the forward
bungees.  It hasn't come loose yet but if it does it should just flap along
in the breeze.



I suppose I could put some Canadian Ballast Rocks on them but then I'd have
to strap each rock to my front and rear bumper and eventually would obscure
the view out the windshield with tie-downs.



> While Canadian Ballast Rocks solve a multitude of problems, in this case I
think they'd cause more problems than solving.  

If you were to secure them fore & aft they are still likely to come loose
and cause dents and scratches on your grill and hood as they flop around, to
say nothing of the potential for shattering your wind shield.  IMHO this
would be almost as bad as disgusting bug splats.

Putting them on top of the cover to hold it down would not be a
particularily good idea either.  The added weight would make you slow down
to the point where you couldn't zoom over railroad tracks and road kill at
super high speeds.  The Canadian Ballast Rocks are notorious for bouncing
straight up in the air under such conditions and, on their return to earth,
may cause severe damage to the bottom of the kayak and your roof top.  This
could cause you a migraine which can be a real pain.
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