RE: [Paddlewise] Bow and Stern tie downs

I am not sure what failed,  all of the plastic parts had come off of the 
towers when the rack hit the road,  the kayak remained securely strapped to 
the saddles and slid along the road on the roof rack.    What I think 
happened is the tower came loose on the bar so it was able to pop out of 
the window clip.  If the boat had been tied down in the front and back I 
don't think this would have happened.

As for the condition of my boat,  it is in surprisingly good shape,  it 
took a chunk of wood out of the stern and out of the bow, but since it slid 
along the road on the roof rack scratching was kept to a minimum.  I should 
be able to start paddling it again tomarow night.  I guess wood and 
fiberglass is a lot stronger then I had thought it would be.

Chad


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