At 10:07 AM 5/5/2002, Bob Stevens wrote:
>points on the van and roof near the latch, using two carabiners so either or
>both ends can be removed and the thing stowed. If it blew open it would only
>open whatever length of the rope used.

It only opens 2-3 feet when it blows open, because the air trying to get
underneath and rip it off encounters the canvas instead which pulls it back
down.  Since this is a gradual thing there's no shock load.  It does get
your attention though, unlike what happens if you drive away with it
raised.  That's not really noticeable if you're not trying to drive fast
and don't go under low bridges...

david

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