Kenny, first off, your gonna love that boat! I had a chance to paddle that same model while vacationing on the Outter Banks(Okracoke island). It's a great all around yak. I'm 5'11'' and 175lb and it fit me perfect. X2 what wcm said about not ratcheting straps down too tight. Just snug is good. It wont go anywhere. I like the rack set up you posted up top. for a longer boat it would be very easy to load and unload from the back. I've had the yakima with the vertical bars for loading multiple kayaks.pain in the a** for loading and unloading. I always seem to have to fit ONE more boat so that was my only choice. For a single boat, the rollers would save a lot of hassle and it would be a 1 man job loading. I've seen a few guys put a chunk of carpet on the rollers too to keep from marking and denting their boats. just slide it in after you load the boat. Evil is right though about leaving your yak on the rack too long in the direct sun. your gonna get some marks, but are not permenant. Let us know what you decide and post pics of the set-up when you get it.
03-30-2006, 03:07 PM
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