Re: [Paddlewise] Roof Racks

> This sounds like the Thules have been assembled incorrectly.  If they
> are put together correctly, they do not slide.   The piece that
> clamps the bar has to be tightened until it locks into place.  It
> sounds like either the pieces weren't tightened enough or the plastic
> bit that locks isn't in place.

My Thule rack with towers etc was bought used (new one costs roughly like a
used kayak :-), and laminated skin of the bars was already rugged, which
made inserting of that small plastic bit (I recall there was a small bit
between the bar and the tower) both difficult and unnecessary.  With that
small piece in place, it was impossible to tighten the screw so that it
would be locked completely.  May be this bit is necessary for unused bars -
which will acquire dents on their skin after the first season anyway.  Or
for carrying heavy loads.

I would agree with the guys here that rectangular crossection of Thule bars
is better, though I personallly find round Yakima bars more esthetically
pleasing. No big deal; both brands are well-made.
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