A few months have now passed since the roof rack was initially trialled, and I am happy to say that it has lived up to my expectations.
There has been no issue with the wood itself which was made from structural pine (MGP10, aust). A coating of wood oil has held up quite well, considering the rack lives outdoors when it's not in use.
No scratches, dents, paint fade, rubber seal damage
, whatsoever, to the car itself.
On each paddle outing, I have to go on the freeway which is limited to 110 kph. The area in which I live is renowned for its enormous potholes and rough roads, so I do get bounced around quite a bit. Never has the rack shifted. Or the kayak, for that matter.
It takes less than five minutes to set up and go.
