RE: [Paddlewise] warning

From: David Seng <David_at_wainet.com>
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 09:43:03 -0800
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
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