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From: <rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com>
subject: [Paddlewise] roof rack folly, was re. roof racks
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 03:00:48 -0800
> So.Cal.KiAyker_at_aol.com wrote:
> 
>    OK, so let me see if I have this straight. I need a seperate strap over
> each of the rack supports, buckled and then tied in knots. Then I add a bow
> and a stern line, likewise buckled and tied in knots. Then I want to wrap an
> additional strap in a figure eight around the cockpit and tied to each of the
> rack supports. Then just to be safe I should throw one more pair of straps
> accross everything. Is that all? Are you sure? I mean I don't want to unsafe
> or anything.
> 
>    A quick calculation; if I add all of these lines, get to the beach and then
> remove all of these lines, go paddling, then add all of the lines again, drive
> home and remove all of the lines again, I think that leaves me about ten
> minutes on the water before it gets dark!!!!
> 
> Scott
> So.Cal.

You sound like a walking advertisement for carrying a folding kayak
inside your car.  You know the netiquette against such blatant
commercialism.  :-)

ralph diaz
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From: <MadPoodle_at_aol.com>
subject: Re: [Paddlewise] roof rack folly, was re. roof racks
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 10:36:29 EST
In a message dated 11/28/98 3:02:17 AM, rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote:

<<>    OK, so let me see if I have this straight. I need a seperate strap over
> each of the rack supports, buckled and then tied in knots. Then I add a bow
> and a stern line, likewise buckled and tied in knots. Then I want to wrap an
> additional strap in a figure eight around the cockpit and tied to each of
the
> rack supports. Then just to be safe I should throw one more pair of straps
> accross everything. Is that all? Are you sure? I mean I don't want to unsafe
> or anything.>>

	Ahh, the joys of just keeping the yak waterside..... My biggest worry is
sticking a hand out the door b4 leaving to see if I need a wetsuit. Funny,
havent needed one yet.. Course, when I do, gonna have to delay paddlin long
enough to go buy one ;-)
	
	OK, reality check here. How many of you use a pickup to transport yaks? What
sysyem do u use. I use a single rack on the cab, and tie it over the tailgate
(padded well) to the trailer hitch. Yes, I do occasionaly have to take the yak
places, and so far the folding truck racks I have seen are pretty
crappy.......

Scott

Enjoying the cold (72 degrees today) just north of Cuba

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