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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Point Loma-Ocean Beach
Posts: 164
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J Cradles or Saddles?
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#2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 770
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I use J cradles with my 2 Malibu xFactors and they work okay. Made 4 trips to Central Oregon with no problems. That being said, on two occassions I have broken 2 of the plastic cradle bases while driving in high winds (40-50 mph), but Thule has replaced them free of charge. Always make sure to securely tie down the bows of both kayaks to two locations to minimize torque on the cradles. I think an xfactor is bigger than an outback so you shouldn't have any issues as long as everything is tied down securely.
Also, I bought my cradles in 2000. I think the new designs are stronger.
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#3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bay Park
Posts: 559
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yep, used j cradles on my outback for 5ys and running
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#4 |
Junior
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 22
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Officially both Thule and Yakima state a maximum load for their roof racks of 165 lbs. and that is fine if your three kayaks are light ones but with 3 Outbacks you have 225 lbs. that exceeds the load rating by 36%.
Greatest load capacity with these two companies is with their racks that mount on the side rails of pickup trucks. |
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#5 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Oceanside
Posts: 1,469
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I use j cradles for my tarpon 160. and it works great. I use bow and stern lines and I use my saddles for buddies kayaks when we carpool.
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