Yakima rack

[jruiz]

How well do j-racks work for outbacks?

[inbx3]

Have a Kona and Outback and both work fine with with the J racks.

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by jruiz

How well do j-racks work for outbacks?

Originally Posted by inbx3

Have a Kona and Outback and both work fine with with the J racks.

That all depends on the car/truck. I tried using some j racks on my accord but the problem was that because they sat so close to each they would not allow my outback to sit flush on its side. I'm sure that it if the j racks were separated a little further from each other it would have been fine but because I didnt have that option I chose to sell the j racks and just lay the kayak on the racks upside down.

[Redeyejedi]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

That all depends on the car/truck. I tried using some j racks on my accord but the problem was that because they sat so close to each they would not allow my outback to sit flush on its side. I'm sure that it if the j racks were separated a little further from each other it would have been fine but because I didnt have that option I chose to sell the j racks and just lay the kayak on the racks upside down.

upside-down on bare racks or other on another racktachment?

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Redeyejedi

upside-down on bare racks or other on another racktachment?

Bare racks. I considered some noodles or those surfboards protectors but it sat just fine. Tie the bow and stern and you're good to go

[Redeyejedi]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

Bare racks. I considered some noodles or those surfboards protectors but it sat just fine. Tie the bow and stern and you're good to go

noodles might be too thick. a/c line or copper line insulation should work fine.

[sharjak]

Originally Posted by Redeyejedi

noodles might be too thick. a/c line or copper line insulation should work fine.

UV will have it deteriorating in no time though

[RedSledTeam]

Originally Posted by jruiz

How well do j-racks work for outbacks?

Well, after trying both Yakima and Thule, for Hobie kayaks I prefer the Thule Hull-a-port Pro because of the ability to fold down and the wide mouth of the "J" fits the Hobies better.
See for yourself...
Thule Hull-a-Port Pro: http://www.thule.com/en-US/US/Produc...-_a_-_Port-PRO
Yakima Hullraiser: http://yakima.com/shop/water/roof/hullraiser

The Hull-a-port Pro costs a little more but with a folding design, more padding, a conforming fit, and a more stable (2 point) rack mount bracket, I think it is well worth the extra cost.