WTB Roof Rack Saddles?! And Questions!

[min-va]

I have a Saab 9-5 sedan, i basically just slide up on the saddles from the back of the car, and of course i place a "yoga mat" on the trunk, but my kayak is light, about 50lb, for me, is the most easy way to load on the saddles, and all you need just a yoga mat, not a single scratch.
But since PA is a lot heavier, not sure if this will work, maybe you need 2 layer of yoga mat.

[William Novotny]

Do you really need saddles since the pa has a pontoon style hull it will sit on the racks without rocking. Just lay a yoga mat or foam to keep from rubbing and strap it down.

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by William Novotny

Do you really need saddles since the pa has a pontoon style hull it will sit on the racks without rocking. Just lay a yoga mat or foam to keep from rubbing and strap it down.

I like the yoga mat idea!
Just I live in Running Springs above San Bernardino and I have to drive down some super windy roads.
Even on my truck rack and going super slow down the hill it still likes to slide.
That is my biggest worry but it falling forward or back but it falling off the side.

[William Novotny]

Originally Posted by Yakin

I like the yoga mat idea!
Just I live in Running Springs above San Bernardino and I have to drive down some super windy roads.
Even on my truck rack and going super slow down the hill it still likes to slide.
That is my biggest worry but it falling forward or back but it falling off the side.

Understood. Probably worth the extra dough just for peace of mind

[Yakin]

Originally Posted by William Novotny

Understood. Probably worth the extra dough just for peace of mind

exactly even if the kayak is used and I only Paid $50 for the kayak I wouldn't mind putting out more money for the Racks it goes on.
So what kind of rack/saddle rack should I go with?
Is anyone selling any?

[sharjak]

Yakima and Thule are probably the most popular.

[blitzburgh]

I've used the Thule Glide & Set saddle combo for my PA on a Mazda 3 hatchback for nearly 3 years with no problem. Definitely need a quality mat if you plan on setting the bow on the rear of the roof to prevent scratching. Something with some "grab" to stay in place. If you don't want to do that, a couple of cool options are the Slipstream (a bit pricey but really cool) and the Outrigger II(slides out of the cross bar). I personally would not set your PA directly on the cross bars. I think the boat is too heavy to stay in place that way. Good luck.