Hobie Outback on Thule 881 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

jruiz · 02-08-2013, 10:11 AM

Does anyone have any experience with the Outback on the 881 topdeck saddles? I understand they're not adjustable so are there issues with getting it to conform with the hull?

MotoHero · 02-08-2013, 08:35 PM

I use the Yakima saddles and they actually conform a bit even though they look real hard! The 881's seem pretty flat and an Outback is really quite flat.

Dwayne

FlyFishinYakr · 02-10-2013, 06:45 PM

I bought the 887XT slipstream cause I thought the outback would fit better (just my opinion) haven't gotten my HOBIE yet. Will find out soon! Iwas told by someone with more experience with thule racks you just have to pay attention to the felt saddles & keep sand of them or they have a tendency to "slip".
FFY

02-08-2013, 10:11 AM	#1
jruiz Large Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: La Verne, CA Posts: 1,011	Hobie Outback on Thule 881 Does anyone have any experience with the Outback on the 881 topdeck saddles? I understand they're not adjustable so are there issues with getting it to conform with the hull?

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02-10-2013, 06:45 PM	#3
FlyFishinYakr Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Nor Cal...30 min from Bodega/Tomales Bay, 1hr from Clear Lake, 2+ hr to Berryessa & the Delta Posts: 729	I bought the 887XT slipstream cause I thought the outback would fit better (just my opinion) haven't gotten my HOBIE yet. Will find out soon! Iwas told by someone with more experience with thule racks you just have to pay attention to the felt saddles & keep sand of them or they have a tendency to "slip". FFY