: (Snip): I'd suggest getting Yakima foot braces instead. IMO, Keepers are
: junk. The

: I put Keepers in my Auk after I read nasty things about sand getting in the
: Yakima braces. I also have Keepers in my Perception Carolina. I've never
: had a malfunction of the system and have been happy with them. I have just
: ordered keepers for my Guillemot for this basic reason.

: I am interested in hearing about other's experience. So what is it? Which is
: better, and why?

: By the way, Brian, if you buy a boat with Keepers, replace them, and want to
: unload the usless things, I will pay shipping

If you'll ever use the boat in surf or rough water, consider the Yakimas.

If not, the Keepers should work fine.

Shawn