Yakima Mako Saddles Rooftop Kayak Carrier With Straps With Tie-Downs

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Yakima Mako Saddles Rooftop Kayak Carrier With Straps With Tie-Downs

Rooftop kayak carrier with scoop-shaped cradle for easy loading
Set of Dynaflex pads securely grip virtually any hull shape
Padded buckle protects both boat and vehicle from scratches
Bow/stern tie-down straps keep kayak incredibly stable
Works with round, square, and most factory crossbars; 1-year warranty

List Price: $65.00
Lowest Price: $58.50

Product Description:

Mako saddles are designed for stability and protection of sea kayaks, recreational and whitewater boats. (Sorry to disappoint those of you who saw the name and figured they were for riding sharks.) Form-fitting cradle fits any hull shape. Dynaflex� pads flex to grip the boat hull securely. Tightening strap gives you complete control over the grip. Padded buckle protects your boat and your vehicle. Mako pads provide supirior protection for your hull (sold separately). Includes bow/stern tie-down straps to complete kayak stability. Compatible with factory crossbars, if you get some mightymounts (sold separately). General Information: Weight: 3lbs per pair. Height: 6.5� tall, 8� wide, 10� long. Capacity: 2-pair per kayak (or 1-pair Makos with 1-pair of HullyRollers).

Amazon.com Product Description:

Tired of pain-in-the-rear kayak carriers that take up a ton of space while functioning poorly? Turn to the Yakima Mako Saddles rooftop kayak carrier, which employs a scoop-shaped cradle design that fits virtually any hull shape. Suitable for sea kayaks, recreational kayaks, and whitewater boats, the carrier includes a set of Dynaflex pads that grip the boat hull securely, along with a tightening strap that gives you complete control over the grip. The padded buckle, meanwhile, protects both your boat and your vehicle from unsightly scratches.

Thanks to the bundled bow/stern tie-down straps, your kayak will stay incredibly stable whether you're cruising down a country road or a busy highway. An ideal companion for Yakima's HullyRollers or Multimount accessories, the carrier works with round, square, and most factory crossbars (the latter requires the Multimounts) and carries a one-year warranty.

Customer Reviews:

Rating:
Date: 2008-07-04
Secure but cumbersome.
Purchased two sets of Yakima Mako Saddles to hold our two touring kayaks on top of our Yakima round bars. After several trips with our kayaks in the saddle we find that they hold the kayaks securely even at 70 mph.

I would give these saddles five stars if they were simpler to mount and dismount from the bars. Each saddle is secured by FOUR wing nut bolts. Before each trip I must position all four saddles (two per kayak) and secure SIXTEEN wing nuts. Then I must thread the straps through the saddles and around the kayaks. Let this be a challenge to Yakima engineers, design a secure kayak mounting system with a simpler (one step?) fastner.

Otherwise, Yakima products rule!