[Paddlewise] Car Topping Question

From: Stephen Bird <StephenBird_at_superaje.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2004 08:45:50 -0500
Greetings....

I'll soon be starting a car trip of approximately 2000+ miles with kayak on
my vehicle's roof racks. I have a set of Thule Hull-A-Port racks which
place the kayak on its side and I also have a set of foam forms which fit
the Thule bar and keep the kayak sitting upright. 

My question: what is the best way of transporting the kayak - on its side
or upright? I see some (hull) strength advantages of transporting on the
side, especially with a fairly long overhang front and back with tie-downs
adding to the stress on the kayak. Thoughts? Many thanks...
-- 
cheers, Stephen
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