I use a system just like that. Only opening that blister pack on those straps from Costco seemed harder than building a kayak.

> A custom fit wooden frame is nice, but a pain to make.

> Two end pieces with a strap of carpet suspended between them
> is nice if your worried about bump damage to the hull.

> For tightening down I haven't found anything to beat the cheap
> nylon straps with ratchets. At discount stores I can find them in
> blister packs of 4 for about $15.00. They've ruined me for life, as
> I only used rope now when forced.