01-29-2013, 10:16 PM | #1 |
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Yakima rack
I have a mini x and another possibly 12-15' kayak on the way. What are the options /racks you use to carry 2 kayaks? Thanks for your help. 45 |
01-29-2013, 10:51 PM | #2 |
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I just took my Yakima bars off the back of my truck. I got so sick and tired of my Mako saddles and Hully rollers turning on me all of the time, no matter how tight I tried to make them.
I replaced with a Thule Xsporter 300. Adjustable height, much nicer, much happier. Only problem, my attachments no longer fit. So I had to order the brackets/adapter for the Hully rollers and I ordered the Mako Aero saddles for the front, no adapter required. Not carrying two kayaks, just an X-Factor, but pretty sure the bars are wider than the Yakima 58" bars. |
01-29-2013, 11:32 PM | #3 |
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i just ordered a kit for the car couple hours ago, although whispers bars, and evenkeels....heard they work.
thukima and yakule both have them J cradle things, i believe for all bar types. designed for multiple rig transport. |
01-30-2013, 06:44 AM | #4 |
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Thanks for your replies
I have a camper shell on the truck bed so I can't install xsporter I will look into te j cradle thing 45 |
01-30-2013, 08:02 AM | #5 |
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I have used Yakima racks and Weatherguard racks in multiple configurations using many different types of mounts. If you're transporting 2 kayaks and have the entire Yakima rack to use, if I were you I would simply invert the kayaks and double bungie them down over each bar and secure FWD and AFT movement with bow and stern tie- downs using at least 1/4" rope. For further security on long trips, I also run a steel cable through the scupper holes and racks and secure it with a lock.
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01-30-2013, 08:15 AM | #7 |
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J cradle is the best bet to put 2 kayaks on a load bar that is not wide enough. We carry Malone and Thule ones that are universal.
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01-30-2013, 10:01 AM | #8 |
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J-Racks work well for me... DSC02721.jpg
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01-30-2013, 10:24 AM | #9 |
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Thanks all for the replies!
What would be the most economical way? Carry one with j bar and another with something else? Two j bar would be quite costly.. I think a Visit to oex sunset beach is on my agenda this weekend. Thank you, 45 |
01-30-2013, 10:24 AM | #10 |
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How well do j-racks work for outbacks?
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01-30-2013, 10:54 AM | #11 |
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Have a Kona and Outback and both work fine with with the J racks.
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01-30-2013, 12:24 PM | #12 |
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Rack for Hobies
Well, after trying both Yakima and Thule, for Hobie kayaks I prefer the Thule Hull-a-port Pro because of the ability to fold down and the wide mouth of the "J" fits the Hobies better. See for yourself... Thule Hull-a-Port Pro: http://www.thule.com/en-US/US/Produc...-_a_-_Port-PRO Yakima Hullraiser: http://yakima.com/shop/water/roof/hullraiser The Hull-a-port Pro costs a little more but with a folding design, more padding, a conforming fit, and a more stable (2 point) rack mount bracket, I think it is well worth the extra cost. |
01-30-2013, 02:03 PM | #13 |
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That all depends on the car/truck. I tried using some j racks on my accord but the problem was that because they sat so close to each they would not allow my outback to sit flush on its side. I'm sure that it if the j racks were separated a little further from each other it would have been fine but because I didnt have that option I chose to sell the j racks and just lay the kayak on the racks upside down.
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01-31-2013, 12:06 PM | #15 |
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Bare racks. I considered some noodles or those surfboards protectors but it sat just fine. Tie the bow and stern and you're good to go
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