Re: [Paddlewise] Bow and Stern tie downs

    I always use bow and stern lines. It not the cost of replacing the kayak
that bothers me. It's the potentail loss of life and property for those
following behind!
    We as drivers will be held fully responsible (could include involuntary
manslaughter) for what we carry on our vehicles.

Al

----- Original Message -----
From: <dmccarty_at_us.ibm.com>
To: <paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 10:20 AM
Subject: Re: [Paddlewise] Bow and Stern tie downs


> I always use bow and stern lines as well.  It is far quicker to tie up my
> bow and stern lines than the roof rack straps.  Those things take forever
> to tighten up.  The few seconds it takes to use the bow and stern lines is
> just not an issue.  The odds of the rack/straps failing at the same time
as
> the bow and stern lines is pretty small.  The extra safety provided by the
> lines is certainly worth it compared with the cost of a new boat.  Its
> incomparable if it prevents someones injury or death.
>
> I I keep my bow and stern lines attached to the kayaks.  All I have to do
> is untie one end of the lines and attached to the vehicle.  Very quick and
> easy.  60 seconds for each line.  I spend that much time just getting the
> straps out of the truck much less secured to the vehicle....


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