Re: [Paddlewise] Thule v Yakima - or NO rack at all

> I've always been so happy with Yakima, that I've never tried Thule.
> However - I do have a question about Thules...  why do I see so many
> of them "sagging"? (often, quite a bit).  I've never seen Yakimas sag
> like that, but I see many Thules doing it.  Anyone know why?

I've had Thule racks for years, on a number of cars, for a numer of
different activities (bikes, canoes, skis, kayaks. . . ).  I've not had a
problem with "sagging", but I would guess that a square or rectangular piece
of tubing smay be more likely to sag than a round piece of equal thickness.
Just a guess.  I ain't not physikist.

Still, I like the Thule stuff.  It seems plenty strong to me.  I have the
new Thule padded saddles that are apparently intended to answer the Hully
Rollers.  I find them very good, especially since I learned to run the
straps through them properly.  I don't have any particular brand loyalty,
really. . . but I have been very satisfied with the range and diversity of
products available from Thule, and have never been let down by a Thule rack
product, after many years of lugging stuff around on them.  But I guess
there are other brands that would do just as well.  What about smaller
companies?  I've seen some interesting things that were not Thule or Yakima.
. .

Mark

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