> << My point is simply that the risk justifies the precaution. >> > Funny that you were to mention this. What you have expressed > leads many to > believe that you don't understand this principal at all. Who besides yourself? What does many mean? Where's your logic? > It also seems like you also either have a lot of disposable > income you don't > mind paying out to satisfy liability judgements or you are > not aware of the > cost of such bad judgement. Hey, I'm 50 years old and I've never had an accident, had a liability suit or caused injury to anyone due to my negligence. Can you say the same? > > I do believe that you care for your own skin, but do you know > that there are > live, happy nice people in those automobiles following behind > you. Don't ever > think for one minute that you do something like attaching a > roof rack so good > that it won't come off. You just simply have not finished > your education yet. > You got a big learning experience comming. Speaking of learning experience, I might bone up on my grammar and spelling. But never the less, I'm afraid you're quite wrong. We have folks on the list that have traveled thousands of miles without incident because they properly installed and securely fastened their boats to well made racks. This thread started because I asked about racks for a 99 Grand Caravan. After checking at the dealer I wouldn't use the factory rack period. It's flimsy and would be a risk to my property and the property and safety of others, strap or no strap. I will be installing Yakima tracks or towers that bolt on through the roof. When I have assured myself that all aspects of the installation are secure, I will continue to carry my boats in a safe and secure manner, with or without front and rear straps at my discretion. Sure anything could happen, and life is fraught with risk. You could get killed crossing the street, but you probably won't if you assess the risks and act rationally. The very nature of your response implies a lack of tolerance and understanding of my position..which I state for the 4th time. Assess the risks and act accordingly. cya *************************************************************************** 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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