On Sunday, November 24, 2002, at 2:25:16 PM PST, salle_at_onebox.com wrote: > 1) has anyone had the same problem and come up with a solution I've been using the old Yakima TLC saddles for years, and they've always been great for my single hard chine boat (Caribou). A while back, I wanted a second set of saddles, so I ordered some Makos (all that was currently available from Yakima). I was very disappointed...same problems you had with them. I returned them. I think the Mako design is inferior to the TLC saddles in several ways, and would only fit a limited type of hull design (wide, rounded hulls). Even if they "fit" such a hull, I don't really think they're a very secure system. The little rubber inserts are just too small, and in addition to the integrated strap system, one would still have to use a secondary set of straps to secure the boat the the crossbars. Here's the problem as I see it now... The best solution is to find an old set of TLCs. However...anyone who is happy with their TLCs is not going to let them go...especially considering the alternative Yakima product (Mako). I prefer the round Yakima crossbars over the Thule square bars, so what I'd really like to see is a comeback of the TLC saddle (or something very similar). -- Melissa *************************************************************************** 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 Mon Nov 25 2002 - 10:56:21 PST
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