How fast can you go with a Thule roof rack?
If you have Thule products mounted to your car, your driving speed depends on several factors: what your car is carrying, the road type, road quality, wind conditions, traffic intensity and speed limits. But make sure that you under no circumstances exceed 130 km/h! Prominent roof box manufacturer Thule believes their products can withstand speeds of up to 80 mph, so if you ever find yourself going this fast on your way home from a camping trip – perhaps down Germany’s limitless Autobahn – then we hope you’ve outfitted your vehicle with this brand’s gear.
What is the heaviest weight limit for a kayak?
In general,a typical recreational kayak has a weight limit of 250-300 pounds, touring (sea) kayak has a limit of 350 pounds, sit-on-top kayak has a weight capacity of 350-400 pounds while a tandem kayak has a limit of 500-600 pounds. Open kayaks have scupper holes where water can drain out, making them more self-bailing than a sit-in kayak. And because their center of gravity is higher, sit-on kayaks tend to be wider and more stable. Because they’re more open, sit-on-top kayaks are great for fishing, as well.Being lower to the water and using a double-bladed paddle, tandem kayaks are easier for the stern paddler to control than a tandem canoe. On calm days and in calm water, it’s entirely possible for one person to handle the kayak, especially if it’s a smaller, recreational sit-on model (more on that below).If one of you is significantly larger, they should ideally sit in the back, as this will help with weight distribution and steering. If one paddler is more of a beginner, the more experienced should also take the rear position as they’ll have better control over the kayak’s direction.If you are just looking to get the family out on the water to paddle a bit then you might be able to get by with the lowest weight limit kayaks including kids’ kayaks (100-150 lb) or recreational kayaks (250-300 lb). Longer touring and sea kayaks will have more volume and can usually handle more weight (300-400lb).A sit-on-top kayak provides more stability than a paddleboard, making it a solid choice if you have younger children who need to ride along. Many recreational kayaks have wide, stable hulls, making them less likely to tip over.