[Paddlewise] Yakima/Thule Bars

From: <LIZCSTM_at_aol.com>
Date: Tue, 24 Aug 1999 02:21:34 EDT
I just installed a rack system and got the Thule instead of Yakima.  After 
reading this thread I can see I made the right decision.  Rectangular bars 
just won't roll!

While on the subject of bars, I have a 2 door car and the bars are 
ridiculously close together.  Not being in a position to get a new 4 door car 
right now, I'll just have to live with it.  Has anybody out there had a 
similar situation, and what are the options for supporting the portion of the 
boat that is suspended over the rear roof?  Would foam blocks work?

My present boat is a Kiwi Kopapa, quite short, sturdy Tupperware craft and no 
problem on these closely spaced racks, but in the near future I hope to build 
a Pygmy of about 15 -16 feet in length and don't want to risk cracking it.

Any ideas out there?  Thanks very much,

Liz Miller
Sacramento, CA
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