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

From: Michael Daly <mikedaly_at_magma.ca>
Date: Thu, 26 Oct 2006 00:48:32 -0400
Hal wrote:

> Is there an advantage to the J bars?

Other than increasing the amount of stuff on the rack (subject to rack load 
limits) not much.  The down side is they expose more of the kayak to wind, 
especially side winds.  If you don't need the space, stick with saddles, IMO.

Mike
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