Posted By: Dan90210 ☮
Quick Reminder!! Safety First!! - 06/11/20 12:38 PM
No this is not another thread about PFDs. I think everybody with intelligence knows already to always wear your PFD.
Let's talk about tie down straps!
Good friend of mine had a very scary incident yesterday where he lost his Hobie PA 14 out of the bed of his truck and onto a very busy freeway. He's an experienced kayaker and knows what he is doing, however equipment can fail at the most unexpected time.
This inspired me to double down on my securing of the kayak during transport! And also to replace any and all ageing or even slightly suspect tie-downs.
Thankfully no one was hurt and he was able to retrieve the kayak. As you can imagine this could have been a very serious situation.
So I urge everyone to maybe take a second look at how they secure their kayak, and adding one more strap or anchor point... Well it certainly wouldn't hurt.
Be safe my friends!
Let's talk about tie down straps!
Good friend of mine had a very scary incident yesterday where he lost his Hobie PA 14 out of the bed of his truck and onto a very busy freeway. He's an experienced kayaker and knows what he is doing, however equipment can fail at the most unexpected time.
This inspired me to double down on my securing of the kayak during transport! And also to replace any and all ageing or even slightly suspect tie-downs.
Thankfully no one was hurt and he was able to retrieve the kayak. As you can imagine this could have been a very serious situation.
So I urge everyone to maybe take a second look at how they secure their kayak, and adding one more strap or anchor point... Well it certainly wouldn't hurt.
Be safe my friends!