Re: [Paddlewise] Roof Rack for Folding Kayak

In a message dated 8/25/2003 6:06:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
bennoj_at_isomedia.com writes:


> .  I'd like to carry the K-Light without disassembling it
> for local trips.  Does anyone have any suggestions for a roof rack system
> that will carry a folding kayak well?  The Feathercraft site says any will
> work, but I was hoping for some specifics if possible.
> 

I usually cartop my Feathercraft K-1 for local trips and on occasion have 
cartopped my K-Light.  I found it easier to just use Yakima rack bars padded with 
the tubular pads sufers use for their boards.   At first I tried using the 
saddles and rollers with folding kayaks.  They work o.k. but with folding kayaks 
but I found it easier to just use the padded bars.

I find the assembly and disassembly of my1993 Feathercraft K-1 to be a time 
consuming chore, so for it's faster and easier for me to cartop it for local 
trips.  

Conversely, I find my 1996 Feathercraft K-Light quick and easy to assemble - 
about the same as installing the racks, strapping on the kayak and attaching 
the bow and stern lines.  I tend to transport the K-Light folded unless I have 
other folks along in the car and need the trunk space for other stuff.

Tony Niilus
  




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