I would probably have sprayed them with some PTFE to quieten them down, if they hadnt broken when I picked them up. Muy versátil. So, when I get a good gust of wind and it pushes the bow or stern slightly to the right or left, the canoe slips off the rack and then I have to pull over because the straps are too loose. Had to remove again and drill it out myself. Overall looks great tho! HOWEVER, when I was nearing the end of my pregnancies with my Children it was the end of Summer & I remember my feet just being way too swollen to be comfortable in sandals, for my pregnant ladies experiencing this these would be perfect to scoop up. Logitech has been making computer accessories for years and has a reputation for quality. I replaced it with a micro sysyem, a little Denon, supplemented with some Q Acoustic 3020s and that aforementioned ANTV radio antenna. Nice for the money. Most shoe racks are too small.