I really like the Yakima roof racks. I think that the TLC saddles and Hully Rollers offer both ease of loading and good hull support. Just like another subscriber I think that the best configeration is to have TLC saddles on the front bar and Hulley Rollers on the back bar. Now all we have to do is to convince Yakima that they should sell the Hulley rollers in a two pack box instead of the four pack box that is currently available. The only downside to the Yakima system is that your clips can slide on the round bar. I have put a piece if sand paper between the bar and the clips and have found that stops the slipping. Good Paddling and Top Loading, Don Dimond *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************
From: superiorvisions_at_att.net To: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subject: [Paddlewise] Roof Racks Date sent: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 23:41:38 +0000 Don wrote --- > The only downside to the Yakima system is that your > clips can slide on the round bar. I have put a piece if > sand paper between the bar and the clips and have found > that stops the slipping. Dumb question to an interesting post: assuming you're talking about Yak's "Snaparounds" when you say "clips", how do you mount the sandpaper strip? Grit in or out on the bar? With my Subaru Outback's long rails, I've been able to install a third bar all the way back on the rails --- the Outback takes Yak's DoubleCross mounts --- with one set of HullyRollers for loading only. That way, I keep the strength and solid support of the TLCs for carrying the boat, but get the advantage of the 'Rollers for loading. Negotiated the deal with another paddler on the list --- just split the cost. Should think P'Wise would be a good place to advertise your interest in splitting various accessories for tailoring a good rack solution. Jack Martin *************************************************************************** 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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