I've missed several of the earlier posts on this subject, but the ones I've seen seem to indicate that the boats are carried on the Thule or Yakima bars alone ? I've always used carriers on the bars to distribute the load. For an inexpensive option, foam carriers that fit onto the round Yakima bars work fine, and I've used this type for years. They conform to the kayak, rather than the kayak conforming to them. Plus, I transport my kayaks, both hardshell and SOF, deck down. If I'm going to deform anything, I'd much rather it be the deck. Tom *************************************************************************** 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 Sun Mar 14 2004 - 06:31:28 PST
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