Dear Holmes: I have to agree with Richard, that the stiffer the suspension the more bounced around your kayaks will be. Truthfully, if the weight of what you are carrying does not match the spring strength the trailer will bounce right off the road. In this case, stronger springs are not better. A heavy stiff frame is a good idea however. A longer trailer tends to track better and is easier to back up. Personally I have always likes the rubber torsion joint springs on trailing arms for hauling light things like sailboats and kayaks. They provide independent suspension, are lighter overall, and have better shock dampening than leaf springs. This is a personal preference. On of my customers had a slick ryder trailer and was very impressed by it's versatility, and the fact that it adapted roof rack systems. http://www.webdadi.com/WebMgmt/Content/SlickRydr/Default.asp happy paddling Bart J. Boelryk email: bart_at_kayrak.ca web: www.kayrak.ca ph (705) 733-2051 fax (705) 733-2046 *************************************************************************** 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 Fri Jul 08 2005 - 14:37:07 PDT
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