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Getting the boat on your cartop (was Hey... is this thingON?)
Robert Scott wrote:
I sometimes struggle a bit to get my new Pungo 140 loaded onto my roof rack (Thule crossbars and Yakima "Land Shark" kayak pads.) I've been eyeballing that Yakima Outrigger rod that slides out of the forward crossbar and allows you to put the boat up one end at a time. I've never seen one in use and don't know anyone who has one. Is it an effective and handy loading aid or just a clever gimmick? I don't have one myself, but I've seen them in use and tried it once. My verdict: effective and handy loading aid YMMV. I'd suggest going to a dealer and seeing if you can do a demo. //Walt |
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Getting the boat on your cartop (was Hey... is this thing ON?)
"Walt" wrote in message ... Robert Scott wrote: I sometimes struggle a bit to get my new Pungo 140 loaded onto my roof rack (Thule crossbars and Yakima "Land Shark" kayak pads.) I've been eyeballing that Yakima Outrigger rod that slides out of the forward crossbar and allows you to put the boat up one end at a time. I've never seen one in use and don't know anyone who has one. Is it an effective and handy loading aid or just a clever gimmick? I don't have one myself, but I've seen them in use and tried it once. My verdict: effective and handy loading aid YMMV. I'd suggest going to a dealer and seeing if you can do a demo. //Walt Walt I have one I use for loading my Tsunami 14.5 kayak on my Suzuki Sidekick. I am 6'2, 250 lbs, but over 70. I use it every time I go out, Saves me a bunch of grief. Would not be with out it. Mike |
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Getting the boat on your cartop (was Hey... is this thing ON?)
"mike" wrote in message ... "Walt" wrote in message ... Robert Scott wrote: I sometimes struggle a bit to get my new Pungo 140 loaded onto my roof rack (Thule crossbars and Yakima "Land Shark" kayak pads.) I've been eyeballing that Yakima Outrigger rod that slides out of the forward crossbar and allows you to put the boat up one end at a time. I've never seen one in use and don't know anyone who has one. Is it an effective and handy loading aid or just a clever gimmick? I don't have one myself, but I've seen them in use and tried it once. My verdict: effective and handy loading aid YMMV. I'd suggest going to a dealer and seeing if you can do a demo. //Walt Walt I have one I use for loading my Tsunami 14.5 kayak on my Suzuki Sidekick. I am 6'2, 250 lbs, but over 70. I use it every time I go out, Saves me a bunch of grief. Would not be with out it. Mike Mike, What's the beam on your Tsunami? No problems bumping/scraping the car? Good paddling, desmobob |
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#35
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Pungo finger whacking
"Steve Cramer" wrote in message ... Bob, if your hand is coming back far enough to whack that aft clip, you stroke is too long. Your hand really shouldn't go past your hip, and it should be lifting the paddle up out of the water as it does. Have a look at this guy. http://www.atlantickayaktours.com/Pa...ion/Exit.shtml A little update on my paddling... I think my seated posture was causing the problem. When I sit perfectly upright, or better yet, forward a couple of degrees, the onside hand never wants to go past my hip. I can feel a noticeable difference in efficiency when I'm forward just a tad. Damn belly gets in the way a little, though.... ;-) That link you provided leads to lots of valuable information. I've spent a good amount of time there trying to learn and improve. Thanks! Good paddling, desmobob |
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Pungo finger whacking
On 5/25/2010 4:59 PM, Robert Scott wrote:
I can feel a noticeable difference in efficiency when I'm forward just a tad. Good discovery learning! Steve |
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