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10-30-2012, 06:27 PM | #1 |
Junior
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Fresno
Posts: 17
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saddles for Trident 13
I recently bought a new trident 13. The kayak's great on the water, but I found out the hard way that it doesn't ride well on the Thule stacker I had bought (for sale now, btw). The straps must be cinched too tight to keep it from wiggling around, and this dented the hull (popped out though, luckily!).
I searched around a bit on the internet to see if anyone recommended a certain type of paddle or saddle for the Trident 13 and didn't really find any convincing recommendations, but did note a few which were not recommended because they also dented the hull. So, anyone out there know from personal experience which brand and make of saddles/paddles works well with a Trident 13? Though I have Thule bars on my car I am thinking about getting a Yakima trailer, so Yakima-compatible is a plus. Thanks for reading, I will appreciate any suggestions. Matt |
10-30-2012, 07:54 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: south orange county
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Viti,
Why don't you just throw some pads on your rack and flip the kayak over. I have the ultra 4.3, what do you transport your yak with? whenever I strap down my yak I only pull down hand tight as to not dent in the hull. strapped upside down on my rack (yakima with round bars) hand tight, it's not going anywhere..
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10-30-2012, 07:55 PM | #3 |
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I have a 13. I hated my J racks. Now I just flip it over and cushion the racks with padding from OEX. Works like a charm. Only 25 or 30 bucks for the cushion, too.
Trailers are nice but expensive. Check out the Malone trailers.
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10-30-2012, 08:06 PM | #4 |
Junior
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Fresno
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Thanks for the replays. I live in Fresno, so any trips to the coast involve long drives at freeway speeds and mountain passes which can be quite windy. A cradle or saddle seems more secure than just lashing to the racks, but this thought could just be betraying my ignorance?
I didn't mention that I would often be carrying two kayaks (trident 13 plus my wife's Necky 13). That's why I was using a stacker. Otherwise I can't fit two kayaks on the narrow rack of my small car. My wife has a bigger but newer car but is not keen on having saltwater and sand on the roof and also doesn't have a rack anyway. The Yakima trailer is expensive, but the light weight and compact size would be better for us for several reasons (storage, towing weight, use as a launch site cart, etc.). Matt |
10-30-2012, 09:40 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Port Hueneme CA.
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Viti
I use Yakima round bar racks with a set of rollers in the back and saddles in front. I also carry a Malibu X factor, Stealth 14, Trident 13 (Brand new) and my oldest is a Necky 16 touring Yak. Have no problems carrying them on my car or truck at 80 to 85 MPH for hours. I stop get Gas and check the straps and some times snug them down. I recommend the Yakima system with no problems Cheers SABA |
10-30-2012, 09:45 PM | #6 | |
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10-31-2012, 05:39 AM | #7 |
Junior
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Fresno
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Thanks MrM. I will try padded bars on a short lake trip to see how it goes.
SABA, do you remember which type of saddle you have up front? |
11-01-2012, 12:09 AM | #8 |
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Port Hueneme CA.
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Viti I have three sets of MAKO's #04037 See link
http://yakima.com/shop/baserack-only...category=water The rollers are Hully rollers #04035 on the rear bar http://yakima.com/shop/water/roof/hullyrollers-1pair Also have a showboat #04040 for my shelled Toyota truck http://yakima.com/shop/water/load-assist/showboat Hope that works for you. if not send me a PM of your email and I will take pics of my set up. To send to you Cheers |
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