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

From: Stephen Bird <stephen.bird_at_superaje.com>
Date: Tue, 29 Aug 2000 20:13:42 -0400
On Mon, 28 Aug 2000 13:33:55 -0700 (PDT), you wrote:

>I have a Yakima rack. I've bought a number of solutions (and returned them)
>and the BEST setup I've found is simply strapping the kayak down on formed
>foam blocks set on the rack. I think they have them at REI. You can also
>order them from the Chesapeake Light Craft site. best of all, this set up
>works on any car. I even used them on a car with NO rack (it's not as secure
>but I did go 400 miles with no problem).

I use shaped foam blocks cut to the size of my Thule racks. They work very
well and I've driven from central Canada all over the southeastern USA.
Oh, yes, they cost all of Cdn $12 or about US $8. I wonder what I could get
from Thule or Yakima for $8 - perhaps a decal. :)
-- 
cheers, Stephen                     stephen.bird_at_superaje.com
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