WTB Roof Rack Saddles?! And Questions! - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

William Novotny · 05-18-2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yakin

I like the yoga mat idea!
Just I live in Running Springs above San Bernardino and I have to drive down some super windy roads.
Even on my truck rack and going super slow down the hill it still likes to slide.
That is my biggest worry but it falling forward or back but it falling off the side.

Understood. Probably worth the extra dough just for peace of mind

Yakin · 05-18-2012, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by William Novotny

Understood. Probably worth the extra dough just for peace of mind

exactly even if the kayak is used and I only Paid $50 for the kayak I wouldn't mind putting out more money for the Racks it goes on.
So what kind of rack/saddle rack should I go with?
Is anyone selling any?

sharjak · 05-18-2012, 09:52 AM

Yakima and Thule are probably the most popular.

blitzburgh · 05-18-2012, 10:11 AM

I've used the Thule Glide & Set saddle combo for my PA on a Mazda 3 hatchback for nearly 3 years with no problem. Definitely need a quality mat if you plan on setting the bow on the rear of the roof to prevent scratching. Something with some "grab" to stay in place. If you don't want to do that, a couple of cool options are the Slipstream (a bit pricey but really cool) and the Outrigger II(slides out of the cross bar). I personally would not set your PA directly on the cross bars. I think the boat is too heavy to stay in place that way. Good luck.

ashmoz · 05-18-2012, 11:35 AM

pair saddles with rollers. They work well, probably easier to load than the glide/slide ones. Also, does the Car Come with faCtory Cross bars? If so, you might wanna CheCk the load CapaCity and make sure your PA won't kill it. and of Course, when you're buying the saddles/rollers, make sure they're Compatible with your Cross bars, some fit round bars and some reCtangular.

those are niCe Cars!

Cheers,

tagyak · 05-18-2012, 12:33 PM

you should first check on the thule or yakima site to see what they recommend for your vehicle. they will then give you some good ideas on what type of rack you may want to use.
then go onto this forum or c.l. to look for those same exact racks that yakima recommends at a steep discounted price. if you can't find it on c.l. then you'll have to pay the full retail from one of the authorized dealers.
i especially like that yakima has the integrated mounting system for some factory racks. it keeps the factory look rather than just adding some crossbars or mounts.

Yakin · 05-18-2012, 02:49 PM

The subaru will be with the full factory cross bar.

05-18-2012, 10:11 AM	#4
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	I've used the Thule Glide & Set saddle combo for my PA on a Mazda 3 hatchback for nearly 3 years with no problem. Definitely need a quality mat if you plan on setting the bow on the rear of the roof to prevent scratching. Something with some "grab" to stay in place. If you don't want to do that, a couple of cool options are the Slipstream (a bit pricey but really cool) and the Outrigger II(slides out of the cross bar). I personally would not set your PA directly on the cross bars. I think the boat is too heavy to stay in place that way. Good luck. __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

05-18-2012, 02:49 PM	#7
Yakin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Bernardino, CA Posts: 913	The subaru will be with the full factory cross bar. __________________ Remember There are Many Fish in the Sea MEANS MORE TO EAT!!!

05-18-2012, 09:52 AM	#3
sharjak Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South OC Posts: 102	Yakima and Thule are probably the most popular.

05-18-2012, 11:35 AM	#5
ashmoz 192.168.0.1 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 397	pair saddles with rollers. They work well, probably easier to load than the glide/slide ones. Also, does the Car Come with faCtory Cross bars? If so, you might wanna CheCk the load CapaCity and make sure your PA won't kill it. and of Course, when you're buying the saddles/rollers, make sure they're Compatible with your Cross bars, some fit round bars and some reCtangular. those are niCe Cars! Cheers,

05-18-2012, 12:33 PM	#6
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	you should first check on the thule or yakima site to see what they recommend for your vehicle. they will then give you some good ideas on what type of rack you may want to use. then go onto this forum or c.l. to look for those same exact racks that yakima recommends at a steep discounted price. if you can't find it on c.l. then you'll have to pay the full retail from one of the authorized dealers. i especially like that yakima has the integrated mounting system for some factory racks. it keeps the factory look rather than just adding some crossbars or mounts.