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 Where can I get a foam block?
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11/11/15 09:30 PM
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carphead
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My old hauling solution does not fit my new F150 standard cab. I'm headed to Caprock SP on Friday and want to take my 15 ft sea kayak. Anyone know where I can get a foam block?
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
[Re: carphead]
#11219164
11/11/15 10:38 PM
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Rhino68W
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Academy sells some roof systems. I am not sure about just a foam block though. Might be better off hauling it in the bed of the truck tied down well. Be sure to use a flag!
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
[Re: carphead]
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11/11/15 10:53 PM
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carphead
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Yeah, I think you're right. Driving about 250 miles each way. Wonder if home depot sells an "official flag"
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
[Re: carphead]
#11219218
11/11/15 11:09 PM
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BKT
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Some auto parts stores have the red flags. I've been using an old red t-shirt.
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
[Re: carphead]
#11219232
11/11/15 11:20 PM
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RBDavis3591
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I have seen red flags in Home Depot. Also need to be careful if driving at night since you might be required to have lights also.
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
[Re: carphead]
#11219242
11/11/15 11:24 PM
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AdanV
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ACK sells a really good Red Flag.
Tough vinyl.
Last edited by AdanV; 11/11/15 11:24 PM.
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
[Re: carphead]
#11219309
11/11/15 11:56 PM
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Cowtown Kid
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I don't know where you are located but Mountain Sports in Arlington has some very good Red Flags. They are tough. I have used one for over a year and it is still going strong. 
Rick Irving
"The Cowtown Kid"
Kayak Fisherman and Real Estate Broker
Angling may be said to be so like the mathematics that it can never be fully learned. ~Izaak Walton
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
[Re: carphead]
#11220143
11/12/15 02:05 PM
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CCTX
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mapquest
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How big of a foam block do you need? From Amazon.com 
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
[Re: carphead]
#11220430
11/12/15 04:15 PM
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chads
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EVERYONE NEEDS TO BELIEVE IN SOMETHING , I BELIEVE I'LL GO FISHING  
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
[Re: carphead]
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11/12/15 10:36 PM
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Lane H.
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I bought a bed extender from Amazon -- less than $200.00, very well-built and sturdy. Easy to attach (even with one person and holds the thing very still.
One caveat -- buy some means of padding for the extender. Right now I'm using pool noodles secured by bungees.
-L.
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
[Re: carphead]
#11221190
11/12/15 11:59 PM
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roadtrip
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I've seen 'em at Academy and Bass Pro Shops. Mariner Sails might have them.
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
[Re: carphead]
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11/13/15 01:06 AM
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Bass Art
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You can buy a bed extender from Harbor Freight Tools for about $50. I have lights on mine so it's legal any time. You can get the lights and wiring needed at HF also for about $20.
Artie
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Dad took me fishing when I was 10, and I've been pretty much hooked since. He went to be with God on August 14, 2012. I miss you, Dad.
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
[Re: carphead]
#11221345
11/13/15 01:47 AM
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Aquiles
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I went to Academy and bought a floating seat cushion for $5.00 dollars it works great as a cushion .
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Re: Where can I get a foam block?
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11/13/15 12:39 PM
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APynckel
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I don't know where you are located but Mountain Sports in Arlington has some very good Red Flags. They are tough. I have used one for over a year and it is still going strong. As an opposition to the special purpose flags that you can get from Mountain Sports, they also have nylon flat "rope" that's bright red. I much prefer to use it, as it's far more robust than an eyelet through a high surface area flag that wants to rip itself off your car (which I've had happen with one of the flags). Just some food for thought. *EDIT* This stuff... http://www.mountainsports.com/MSmain.asp?Option=Detail&Detail=096401
Last edited by APynckel; 11/13/15 12:40 PM.
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