: I'd like to add that Burnham's customer service is practically non
: existent as several inquiries
: into why it was taking so long to get the slings ( 7 weeks) went
: unanswered. It wasn't
: until I threatened to cancel the order that I was finally told that
: the optional wide slings (19")
: were on backorder and I was then given a shipping date.

: When the slings finally arrived, they didn't include the correct
: adapter for Thule/Yakima bars, so that
: oversight led to another delay. There were a couple of other issues
: also.

: This is not a company I care to deal with again though I like the
: slings a lot and feel that rowing
: shell cradles are an excellent alternative to more common kayak
: carriers, especially for cars with narrowly
: spaced bars.

: In the future I'll make my own :)

: Tom
Hi Tom,
That's the spirit,You get what you deserve, making what you want. Must lift too high for the slings don't you think?
I suggest you consider a tow ball post.It is well worth fitting a tow ball for this.I made mine with a rotating Vee,which I put the aft end of my 6 meter kayak in then go and pick up the bow and swing it round onto a home made "nest" on the front roof rack bar.All very easy and no help needed [ a must for me as I have to avoid crowds .They try to stop me from going paddling engaging me with all sorts of curiosities.]
Paul NZ.