When the bow of the kayak sticks out beyond the front of the vehicle, it is the front tie-down that keeps the boat from shooting forward in a sudden stop. Nylon lines also loosen in the rain, which is why many years ago I switched to Dacron lines (available from sailing shops), which also retain their suppleness after years of exposure to sunlight. Chuck Holst -----Original Message----- From: ssives [mailto:ssives_at_erols.com] Sent: Saturday, November 28, 1998 7:27 PM To: Johnlebl Cc: paddlewise Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Roof Racks John's point about the need for bow ropes (what I call the inverted "V" from the bow to either end of the front bumper) is a good one. But please don't forget the stern rope! Just as bow ropes will prevent you from torpedoing the folks behind you, the stern rope can prevent you from hurting folks in front of you at a sudden stop (or the boat itself). I usually use a single stern line from my trailer hitch to the stern of the boat and back again. I also use a trucker's hitch to snugly tie the bow and stern lines. Also, whenever I stop during my highway trip I check the lines. Invariably, the nylon lines have loosened a bit at highway speeds. It takes less than a minute to re-tighten each trucker's hitch. - Scott *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
In a message dated 11/30/98 8:00:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, CHUCK_at_multitech.com writes: << Got my copy of ANorAK last week. Nice article by Greg Stamer about the forward stroke used by the 16-year-old national kayaking champion of Greenland, Maligiaq Padilla. He learned to kayak from his grandfather, and his forward stroke is in some ways quite different from what is usually taught as Greenland style paddling in the U.S. >> Would you kindly tell us more about ANorAK and how one may obtain a copy. Thank you. BijiliE *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
http://members.aol.com/gokayak/anorak/ it is a very worthwhile article. BijiliE_at_aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 11/30/98 8:00:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, > CHUCK_at_multitech.com writes: > > << Got my copy of ANorAK last week. Nice article by Greg Stamer about the > forward stroke used by the 16-year-old national kayaking champion of > Greenland, Maligiaq Padilla. He learned to kayak from his grandfather, > and his forward stroke is in some ways quite different from what is > usually taught as Greenland style paddling in the U.S. >> > > Would you kindly tell us more about ANorAK and how one may obtain a copy. > Thank you. > > BijiliE > *************************************************************************** > PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List > Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net > Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net > Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ > *************************************************************************** -- gabriel l romeu http://members.aol.com/romeug studio furniture http://members.aol.com/romeugp paintings, photos, prints, etc. http://members.xoom.com/gabrielR a daily photo journal *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
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