[Paddlewise] Portable Racks

A while back Ralph Diaz mentioned racks he used on rental cars.  

Wyoming River Raiders  (riverraiders.com) has something that looks like those 
noodles with straps running through them.  The straps go under the 
roof/through the windows. $50

I got something call the HandiRack (Part #DO10462)  from Target for $60.  
It's a pair of inflatable racks (tough laminated nylon) that "fits all cars" 
and "conforms to ISO standard."  Award-winning design!  

I quote:

Fitted and removed in minutes
No screws needed
Folds away into compact carrying bag
Stores in glove box or boot [trunk] when not in use
Multi purpose (max load 80 KG  - 2.2 LBS = 1 KG)
Load floats on cushion of air
fully complies with ISO/DIS11154-1E

Each "bar" has a double chamber with straps that fit along the wedge between 
the chambers.  The photos show boxes, luggage, surfboards, ladders, and skis. 
 Yaks should be fine - No, I haven't tried it out yet!  

The cordura bag is roughly the size of half (cut horizontally) a brief case 
and it comes with a small hand pump.

Made in China by Delcor Industries Group Limited in Hong Kong but I assume 
they have a US address also.  Something for you web surfers to look for.

sandy kramer
miami




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