Another point that might be made in this thread is about webbing tie downs. In the trade webbing is called narrow fabric. It is another weak link in your system. Particularly in areas of strong UV exposure, webbing deteriorates faster that rope since it is thin and the UV penetrates more easily. Though webbing is convenient, if used it should be inspected with each use and replaced when it shows any sign of degradation or on a regular basis since the weakness is not always visible. 303 Protectant applied regularly will slow down the UV deterioration. If you really want a secure tie down, use polyester rope on the racks and bow and stern lines. Mark > It's making my rethink the way I tie down. Our kayaks over hang the rear of > our car, so both bow and stern lines slope backwards. Nothing other than the > webbing straps at the saddles, on either side of the cockpit, to keep the > boats > from moving forward. From Chucks description of the accident it seems that > the > tower/car connection is the weak link, since three of the four towers > separated *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Apr 23 2002 - 04:42:39 PDT
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