Walt wrote:
Actually, small cars are more practical than the big SUV's. Ever try to
put a kayak on top of a 7 foot tall Behemouth by yourself?

I regularly used to toss WW kayaks atop the Yakima rack I had on my
1985 Suburban by myself. Of course WW kayaks only weigh about 30-35lbs,
so I'd just grab 'em fore and aft by the cockpit, hold 'em over my
head, balance 'em, walk carefully over to the Suburban and TOSS! Right
up on the rack!

I'm not strong enough to do that with a +50lb touring/sea kayak though!
I know, I tried picking one up like that when I began instructing
touring kayak classes for a local shop! Yama! Those things are heavy!
;-)

John Kuthe...