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08-11-2012, 10:43 PM

I used the bow and stern tie down once, for 3300 miles when I drove across the country.

Now, I never use them. If you tie the tag end around the strap, it won't come off. Your racks will fail first. I use 300lb working strength straps.

PE.rider · 08-11-2012, 11:29 PM

It looks like the orange center strap would keep the yak from lunging forward or back. I have a compact sedan and use the 'el cheapo' yak carrier from Yakima, so I find more comfort in placing front and back straps that tee pee onto the left and right lower parts of my front and back. That way, I don't need to tie the ends. I just tighten the straps a bit to add a little pressure. Putting a block of Styrofoam inside the yak keeps the pressure from warping the PE.

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08-11-2012, 10:43 PM	#1
Drake Guest Posts: n/a	I used the bow and stern tie down once, for 3300 miles when I drove across the country. Now, I never use them. If you tie the tag end around the strap, it won't come off. Your racks will fail first. I use 300lb working strength straps.

08-11-2012, 11:29 PM	#2
PE.rider Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: OC, CA Posts: 234	It looks like the orange center strap would keep the yak from lunging forward or back. I have a compact sedan and use the 'el cheapo' yak carrier from Yakima, so I find more comfort in placing front and back straps that tee pee onto the left and right lower parts of my front and back. That way, I don't need to tie the ends. I just tighten the straps a bit to add a little pressure. Putting a block of Styrofoam inside the yak keeps the pressure from warping the PE.