*Yes I know this is not an ideal way to store a 80 pound kayak* however, its all I got for now. Is this pulley angle too harsh and adding extra force?
*Yes I know this is not an ideal way to store a 80 pound kayak* however, its all I got for now. Is this pulley angle too harsh and adding extra force?
Posted by MRWPlople
3 Comments
Scorpian899 on
Yes but also significantly under the break point for the materials used. You should be fine. Just inspect the ropes every six months or so for fraying or creases.
beastsb on
This is how I store my hobie in the winter. I wouldn’t say its not ideal. I personally love it two winters in.
I would suggest adjusting the pulleys, only because you can easily.
If you are worried about weight distribution and sagging, you could get some pvc pipe to run on the bottom for extra support. But the boats could be intentionally banana shaped which may prevent you from adding support.
It’s good to worry about your gear, but this is very different than the kayaks we see synced too tight to the roof racks in the hot sun. Each strap essentially has 40lbs of weight on it.
3 Comments
Yes but also significantly under the break point for the materials used. You should be fine. Just inspect the ropes every six months or so for fraying or creases.
This is how I store my hobie in the winter. I wouldn’t say its not ideal. I personally love it two winters in.
I would suggest adjusting the pulleys, only because you can easily.
If you are worried about weight distribution and sagging, you could get some pvc pipe to run on the bottom for extra support. But the boats could be intentionally banana shaped which may prevent you from adding support.
It’s good to worry about your gear, but this is very different than the kayaks we see synced too tight to the roof racks in the hot sun. Each strap essentially has 40lbs of weight on it.
Oh ye of little faith, it’ll be fine