Looking for a decent (and cheap) roof rack for my car. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks.
Roof Rack, Kayak
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Roof Rack, Kayak
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Re: Roof Rack, Kayak
I don't know about installation on a "car" (as opposed to an SUV with stock rails installed), but I've been using Yakima gear for years on different vehicles and I've never lost a 'yak yet. Here's their set-up for a naked roof...
http://yakima.com/shop/rack-systems/naked-roof
I don't use special adapters - just the rack, with two 'yaks upside down and strapped. I never understood the people who haul their boats top side up - if it rains, how do you get it down without getting drenched?
Can't say it's cheap, but it's way better than decent. Diamond Brand would be happy to help you with it.
http://yakima.com/shop/rack-systems/naked-roof
I don't use special adapters - just the rack, with two 'yaks upside down and strapped. I never understood the people who haul their boats top side up - if it rains, how do you get it down without getting drenched?
Can't say it's cheap, but it's way better than decent. Diamond Brand would be happy to help you with it.
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Re: Roof Rack, Kayak
Oh snap that is pricey. I'd rather have something that works though than have a kayak fly off my car. I've also been seeing Thule racks a lot. Maybe I can check out craigs-list.O Really wrote:I don't know about installation on a "car" (as opposed to an SUV with stock rails installed), but I've been using Yakima gear for years on different vehicles and I've never lost a 'yak yet. Here's their set-up for a naked roof...
http://yakima.com/shop/rack-systems/naked-roof
I don't use special adapters - just the rack, with two 'yaks upside down and strapped. I never understood the people who haul their boats top side up - if it rains, how do you get it down without getting drenched?
Can't say it's cheap, but it's way better than decent. Diamond Brand would be happy to help you with it.
Edit: Thanks!
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Re: Roof Rack, Kayak
Thule is good stuff, too. Just don't try putting the 'yak on the roof and trying to keep it there with duct tape.
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