Re: [Paddlewise] "J" bars vs. saddles

From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2006 17:17:48 -0700
As Brian said, you can carry more kayaks. Or you can do like my kids and put
an enclosed box between the kayaks. My daughter and her husband drive a
Subaru Outback (doesn't everyone?) and with the J-bars they can put their
two kayaks (a Nimbus Telkwa and a Nimbus Solander) on the outside each
slanted towards the center of the car. This gives them enough room for an
enclosed box between them which carries PFDs, paddles, etc.

This frees up the back of the car for their three Huskies. Only one of
which, alas, likes to kayak.


Craig Jungers
Royal City, WA

On 10/25/06, Hal <hal11_at_adelphia.net> wrote:
>
> For over 10 years I have been satisfied with a variety of saddles and
> rollers.  I now have a vehicle that is lower and will fit in my garage
> with
> J bars.  Is there an advantage to the J bars?  Less water after a rain,
> more secure on the roof, less marking, etc.  I carry 17 -18 foot
> glass/kevlar boats.
>
> Your opinions are warmly welcomed.
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