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Post by izzetafox on Jun 23, 2010 14:30:30 GMT -1
I know this subject has been done to death but here is my take on an easy way. I think it's been done before but it's the mat the did it for me. I have tried other mats but they weren't durable enough. I went into Wilko's today and saw this  Its 1.6 m long. Rubberised on the back so it's scratch and slip resistant. Fits down the roof, windscreen and bonnet nicely.  Gently lift one end of yak onto it  Lift back end and it slides on with minimal effort. Cheap and easy, just the way I like it. Terry |
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Post by THURSOMAN on Jun 24, 2010 8:31:07 GMT -1
That's a brilliant idea!
How much do these cost Terry?
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Post by izzetafox on Jun 24, 2010 9:35:09 GMT -1
£3.98 from Wilkinsons. Cheap just like me :-)
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domwhiting
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at the age of 16 ive been on 8 kayaks woohoo
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Post by domwhiting on Nov 26, 2010 19:36:58 GMT -1
can't you do it on the back aswell i thought thats how you do it.
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Post by izzetafox on Nov 26, 2010 21:48:50 GMT -1
Yes beloved grandson it can be done from front or back lol.
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Post by camopete on Nov 26, 2010 22:02:51 GMT -1
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Post by izzetafox on Nov 26, 2010 22:17:39 GMT -1
£4 or £40 no contest really Pete, for now anyway.
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Post by camopete on Nov 27, 2010 1:03:57 GMT -1
sorry i ment just get a bar to fit into your own roof bars ,there was a old man in the canoe shop who just got a kayak and we thought theres no way he could lift it onto his car ,he just pulled out the bar and lifted the kayak on ,just thought it would help and stop any damage to the windscreen
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Post by izzetafox on Nov 27, 2010 8:18:00 GMT -1
I guess you could engineer something on the cheap but my DIY skills compare with English Uni students 'peaceful demonstration ' skills!!!
The mat works well and had no damage but I see what you mean.
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Post by ste on Dec 1, 2011 22:36:33 GMT -1
After searching you tube for ways of making life a easier to load kayaks i came across the Thule Hullavator can't seem to find a seller in the uk but looks like a good bit of kit www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Pi90FXW4JA got to get one a.s.a.p. |
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Post by izzetafox on Dec 1, 2011 22:45:23 GMT -1
Ste,
Try Keithyg a member here and the manager of Brookbank Warwick
01926 640573. They stock Thule and he will tell you if they are in the UK. He may also be 'genorous' with the price if you tell him you got his info from NWKF. If the do stock then you could probably pay him and either have it delivered or pick up from their Stockport branch.
Terry
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Post by ste on Dec 1, 2011 23:30:05 GMT -1
Cheers Terry,
I'll try him tomorrow, found them on Amozon.com $446 seems the best price so far.
let you know how i get on.
Ste
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