Roof rack

   I've only every seen these used for surf boards.
Can't see how anything heavier would be supported and how you would lash it down tight enough.  I wouldn't risk it.

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ASok Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 26 Sep 07 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 739	Post Options Post Reply Quote ASok Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Roof rack Posted: 24 Jan 08 at 11:02am
	I've only every seen these used for surf boards. Can't see how anything heavier would be supported and how you would lash it down tight enough. I wouldn't risk it.

Simon Lovesey Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Far too distracted from work Joined: 30 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 349	Post Options Post Reply Quote Simon Lovesey Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 08 at 10:33am
	Not used this particular product, but often regularly transporting boats on the roof,. The critical part is getting a secure lashing for the boat and I can NOT see how that would work here, you would only to be able to use the front and back towing eyes on your Golf which would not be very secure in the middle IMHO Thule are the best, will last and well built
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sten Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 07 Mar 05 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 208	Post Options Post Reply Quote sten Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 08 at 10:27am
	whats to stop the roof denting in? normal roof racks weight is on rails that looks like the weight of the boat will be in the middle, also with fuel so expensive the windage might cost the difference in price after a few trips. might be handy for windsurfers? for extra support you can tie the boat down at the front and back to make it more stable, forces of windage make the bow want to lift and if you stop quick momentum could put the boat on your bonent. if its a new car you might be better off with a second hand trailer.

Fans1024 Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 30 Nov 06 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 177	Post Options Post Reply Quote Fans1024 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 Jan 08 at 9:21am
	Does anyone know much about these inflatable roof racks? Basically I don't want to shell out £100 odd quid for a fix roof rack, which I will probably only use about 8 times or maybe less a year. Nor can I be bothered take it off the whole thing, yes I know you don't have to take them off every time. Anyway, back to the question, are these roof racks okay to transport boats. The boat will be a Byte and the car 3dr golf. Just worried about the lack of support at the back. Cheers