Michael_Crouse Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Hmm, are you saying the chance of snagging with a long spread is more than it is with a short spread? I'm saying that a rack rated to hold 1000lbs with a 6.5 foot spread that is bolted to a 1/2 ton truck is going to be much more capable of carrying a few kayaks than a rack rated for 150lbs with 3 feet of spread.Bow and stern lines can snag on all sorts of things and damage a kayak, never mind the chance of someone yanking on one when the kayak is unattended in a parking lot.The chance of my kayak being damaged by a bow/stern line is far greater than the chance of my rack failing and needing a bow line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leong Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 The chance of my kayak being damaged by a bow/stern line is far greater than the chance of my rack failing and needing a bow line.I agree when it's bolted on. As you might guess I'm not certain that my Thule foot pack clamp will never let go of the car. Hence, bow and stern lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 I agree when it's bolted on. As you might guess I'm not certain that my Thule foot pack clamp will never let go of the car. Hence, bow and stern lines.I stopped using the factory racks on my old pilot when I took the plastic cover off to find the front right welds had separated. I feel better with the Tundra where I have 8' between the bars and the bows are behind the front window and ride upside down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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