Dave Kruger wrote: > So, with the bow line running forward of the nose of the > canoe, and the > stern line running forward of the stern, seems to me NEITHER > can supply the > force which keeps the canoe from sliding forward (except to > the extent they > contribute to frictional forces between rack and canoe). > > Whattaya say, Paddlewisers? What keeps that blamed canoe up there? > Those bow and stern tie downs will work in an emergency stop to keep the yak/canoe fastened to your vehicle. Maybe not exactly where it started, but at least preventing it from becoming a free-flying missile if the hull straps fail. Dave Seng Juneau, Alaska *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.gasp-seakayak.net/paddlewise/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Apr 19 1999 - 10:37:49 PDT
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