[Please remove all old content that is not pertinent to your reply including old headers and footers. It's list policy.... this post was modified to meet policy] From: Emile Zen <emilezen_at_yahoo.com> > If you're transporting a skinboat, you might minimize the risk of damage to the > frame, since the kayak will be resting on its (stronger) gunnels rather than > (weaker) keelson or deck stringers. > > Hal <hal11_at_adelphia.net> wrote: > Is there an advantage to the J bars? This is also true for plastic boats - less opportunity to oil can. Someone already mentioned easier to get on and off for solo paddlers (at least for me) - if you think about how you lift the boat, it becomes one motion, with the pushing hand driving straight up on the gunwale. Taking off, there is no need to roll the boat up, lift over the cradle, then down. Not mention so far and the thing I really like is the ability to access the boat while it's fastened to the J-rack. It's up on its side, but leaning back a bit. Very easy to get to hatches and cockpit while standing on the ground (or door sill). On longer or family trips I use my boat as a cartop carrier for paddling gear, and it's great on the way back from a paddle to move the lovely wet neoprene smell out of the car. With the J-rack I can easily pack it and then put on the cockpit cover and go. I use the Malone's - first pair is probably 8 to 10 years old now - low profile, rugged, etc. Works with either round or square bars. Keith -- Valley Qajariaq, quill over quill NDK Romany Explorer, red over white NDK Romany, green over white Using skinny sticks -- 'cause they're so much fun Think folks should use whatever makes them smile *************************************************************************** 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 Oct 29 2006 - 05:54:07 PST
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