[Paddlewise] Rack Fairings: Use 'em or Lose 'em?

From: Ken Schroeter <kenschroeter_at_hotmail.com>
Date: Sun, 1 Apr 2001 23:06:31 -0400
I just picked up a Thule rack at the New England Paddlesports show
yesterday.  I had planned on getting the entire rack including a fairing (I
thought it made sense... I have a little 4 cylinder Honda CRV and the drag
will be significant).  The Thule guy told me they don't recommend the
Fairing with kayak racks as the up lift increases the lifting force on the
kayaks.  I didn't get the fairing.

What are your esteemed thoughts on fairings?

Ken Schroeter

Laconia, NH, USA
43°32'25"N
71°28'59"W

"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage"

                            - Anais Nin
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