easy rider roof mount 'system' - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

old_rookie · 05-20-2010, 05:21 PM

Still haven't pulled the trigger on a kayak purchase - maybe saturday at the OEX outing??

Still scoping things out as to what is needed. Was at Costco the other day checking out their summer stuff. Saw a tandem kayak (brand??) for $499 including a roof mount system. Turns out it is two foam blocks with tie down straps. The box had 'easy rider' on it. Poked around in the box - the foam blocks seem to be of good durable quality. Anyone hear of 'easy rider'? I know pool noodles cut can be used too. These seem more durable. Couldn't find the kit with google.

TCS · 05-20-2010, 07:57 PM

Don't get that kayak. You won't be happy with it. You can find straps and foam blocks (along with every other roof rack product you might want) like that at Rack-It on Clairmont Mesa Blvd between Convoy and 805.

Conveniently located near OEX Kearny Mesa.

dsafety · 05-20-2010, 08:12 PM

If you are looking for a deal on a kayak, check the used market. Lots of good deals are regularly posted in this forum. Craig's list has many more. Your local dealer often has trade-ins at great prices.

If you are looking for a fishing kayak, you should pick from one of the tried and true models that the folks contributing to this forum ride. Most are good. Some are great.

If it were me I would much rather have a scratched up fishing kayak that has demonstrated its value and been blessed by real yakfishers than some unknown Asian import with a fancy paint job.

If you have the money, I saw a killer deal on a nearly new fully loaded Hobie Revo posted in this forum today. Yes it is four times the price of the Costco yak but it would be incomparable once you got it on the water.

Bob

old_rookie · 05-21-2010, 06:48 AM

I'm thinking of the OK Trident Prowler for a kayak - not the costco one - I was checking out the foam blocks for mounting it. Didn't mean to make it sound like I was interested in the kayak. Didn't know Rack-It has something similar.

Kesepton · 05-21-2010, 05:27 PM

I wont take any liability if this fails on you, but its worked for me for awhile with a 16' tandem kayak. Ive got racks now.

take a fun noodle, cut two or three pieces off it long enough to fit the base of the kayak. For my hatchback, all I did was put a towel on top of the hatch to protect scratching, put the front end of the yak on that towel, then lift the rear and push forward till I was over the fun noodles. Now, take your two straps and run it through the doors and strap it down, close doors over it. Then, take a ratcheting rope to the front, and strap it under the front of your car. The rear is optional some say, but if your kayak is worth anything to ya, 10 bucks isnt much for a rear one too.

Youll run into problems with kayaks like I have now, the adventure, who have hulls that are narrow. May work with the kayak laying on its side though.

05-20-2010, 05:21 PM	#1
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	easy rider roof mount 'system' Still haven't pulled the trigger on a kayak purchase - maybe saturday at the OEX outing?? Still scoping things out as to what is needed. Was at Costco the other day checking out their summer stuff. Saw a tandem kayak (brand??) for $499 including a roof mount system. Turns out it is two foam blocks with tie down straps. The box had 'easy rider' on it. Poked around in the box - the foam blocks seem to be of good durable quality. Anyone hear of 'easy rider'? I know pool noodles cut can be used too. These seem more durable. Couldn't find the kit with google.

05-20-2010, 07:57 PM	#2
TCS Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 478	Don't get that kayak. You won't be happy with it. You can find straps and foam blocks (along with every other roof rack product you might want) like that at Rack-It on Clairmont Mesa Blvd between Convoy and 805. Conveniently located near OEX Kearny Mesa.

05-20-2010, 08:12 PM	#3
dsafety Olivenhain Bob Join Date: May 2008 Location: Olivenhain, CA Posts: 1,121	If you are looking for a deal on a kayak, check the used market. Lots of good deals are regularly posted in this forum. Craig's list has many more. Your local dealer often has trade-ins at great prices. If you are looking for a fishing kayak, you should pick from one of the tried and true models that the folks contributing to this forum ride. Most are good. Some are great. If it were me I would much rather have a scratched up fishing kayak that has demonstrated its value and been blessed by real yakfishers than some unknown Asian import with a fancy paint job. If you have the money, I saw a killer deal on a nearly new fully loaded Hobie Revo posted in this forum today. Yes it is four times the price of the Costco yak but it would be incomparable once you got it on the water. Bob

05-21-2010, 06:48 AM	#4
old_rookie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Santee Posts: 904	I'm thinking of the OK Trident Prowler for a kayak - not the costco one - I was checking out the foam blocks for mounting it. Didn't mean to make it sound like I was interested in the kayak. Didn't know Rack-It has something similar.

05-21-2010, 05:27 PM	#5
Kesepton Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 70	I wont take any liability if this fails on you, but its worked for me for awhile with a 16' tandem kayak. Ive got racks now. take a fun noodle, cut two or three pieces off it long enough to fit the base of the kayak. For my hatchback, all I did was put a towel on top of the hatch to protect scratching, put the front end of the yak on that towel, then lift the rear and push forward till I was over the fun noodles. Now, take your two straps and run it through the doors and strap it down, close doors over it. Then, take a ratcheting rope to the front, and strap it under the front of your car. The rear is optional some say, but if your kayak is worth anything to ya, 10 bucks isnt much for a rear one too. Youll run into problems with kayaks like I have now, the adventure, who have hulls that are narrow. May work with the kayak laying on its side though.