Kayak Roof Racks...? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Saba Slayer · 12-12-2020, 03:11 PM

I'll be seeing Andy at OEX Sunset tomorrow morning to check his stock on kayak roof rack saddles and loaders for the Hobie Outback on my Chevy Tahoe...

Any suggestions on your favorites...???

I'll only be transporting the single yak as I use my trailers for multiple boats...

Thanks...

roby · 12-13-2020, 07:37 AM

I have the Thule set up below for my Outback. The back part allows for easy loading. I tried the Yakima rollers, but the rollers never rolled for me and it was a pain to use. I also lay the front set flat and don't make it into a curve like the way it's pictured. Or you can bring Jorge along on your trips and he can help you load.

thule glide.jpg

FISH11 · 12-13-2020, 08:08 AM

X2 on Thule Glide saddles.

hiramehunter · 12-14-2020, 11:56 AM

i've been eyeing this for my 2020 outback...
https://yakima.com/products/bigcatch

anyone have experience with it??

Hunters Pa · 12-14-2020, 01:07 PM

I still have that box of parts you gave me. Let me know if you need any back

Brian10956 · 12-16-2020, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hiramehunter

i've been eyeing this for my 2020 outback...
https://yakima.com/products/bigcatch

anyone have experience with it??

I’m planning with using them with my Subaru Outback and a Jackson Coosa kayak that I’m thinking of getting

jorluivil · 12-22-2020, 06:42 AM

davidpraty · 12-22-2020, 07:12 AM

I just went to Home Depot and bought a 4' length of conduit that I bolted to my crossbars so it sits above the door frame. Now I can just lift the stern up while resting the bow on the ground and prop the stern on the conduit and then grab the bow and slide it up and pivot it onto the racks. I think all in the total cost was $10 and I think its less effort to load than most of the commercial solutions Ive seen. I'm happy with it and so is my wallet.

12-12-2020, 03:11 PM	#1
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,827	Kayak Roof Racks...? I'll be seeing Andy at OEX Sunset tomorrow morning to check his stock on kayak roof rack saddles and loaders for the Hobie Outback on my Chevy Tahoe... Any suggestions on your favorites...??? I'll only be transporting the single yak as I use my trailers for multiple boats... Thanks... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

12-13-2020, 08:08 AM	#3
FISH11 Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Pine Valley when not fishing La Jolla Posts: 2,628	X2 on Thule Glide saddles. __________________ MARK ......... 2016 MALIBU X FACTOR, 2020 SOLO SKIFF (Fishing Kayak on Steroids )

12-22-2020, 06:42 AM	#7
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12-22-2020, 07:12 AM	#8
davidpraty Junior Join Date: Dec 2020 Posts: 8	Cheap Home Depot option I just went to Home Depot and bought a 4' length of conduit that I bolted to my crossbars so it sits above the door frame. Now I can just lift the stern up while resting the bow on the ground and prop the stern on the conduit and then grab the bow and slide it up and pivot it onto the racks. I think all in the total cost was $10 and I think its less effort to load than most of the commercial solutions Ive seen. I'm happy with it and so is my wallet.

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12-13-2020, 07:37 AM	#2
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	I have the Thule set up below for my Outback. The back part allows for easy loading. I tried the Yakima rollers, but the rollers never rolled for me and it was a pain to use. I also lay the front set flat and don't make it into a curve like the way it's pictured. Or you can bring Jorge along on your trips and he can help you load. thule glide.jpg

12-14-2020, 11:56 AM	#4
hiramehunter Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Near Palos Verdes Posts: 198	i've been eyeing this for my 2020 outback... https://yakima.com/products/bigcatch anyone have experience with it??

12-14-2020, 01:07 PM	#5
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	I still have that box of parts you gave me. Let me know if you need any back