On Sun, 14 Mar 2004 07:19:37 -0700, Tom wrote: >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. My original question concerned the pros/cons of transporting a kayak on its side (eg, with a Thule Hull-A-Port) versus deck-up on a foam carrier, which is what I've tended to do over the years. One advantage to the side-style is space saving (and perhaps strength), while one disadvantage is increased (side) wind resistance. >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. Good point, Tom. I have a psychological adversion to deck down because I'm worried about losing hatch/cockpit covers (ie, they will just fall off). :) -- cheers, Stephen *************************************************************************** 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 - 07:01:44 PST
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