On Apr 18, 7:20*pm, "Robert Scott" wrote:
"John Kuthe" wrote in message

...



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?

Thanks for any info,
desmobob

I used to work at an outdoor sports shop, and I have first hand
experience at using them. They ROCK! You just pull the Outrigger out,
get one end of your boat up on it, lift the other end of your boat and
plop it up on the racks, and viola! Then put the Outrigger back in,
get the pads under your boat, tie off and you're on your way.

John Kuthe...

Thanks for the info, John. *As much as I hate the thought of spending $70
for a short piece of metal, I'll probably go ahead and do it.

Good paddling,
desmobob

Yeah, Yakima stuff is overpriced, that's for sure. But it is good
equipment.

I still have my original Yakima Kayak Stackers I bought for $40 for
the pair of them. A fair price, I thought. Today I doubt you can get a
pair of Kayak Stackers for much under $100, and they are not even as
good as the originals, which rock in their simplicity of design. I
treasure mine, especially since you can't get them anymore.

John Kuthe...