Best Kayak & Canoe Car Racks
The J-DownLoader with Bow and Stern includes everything you need to carry one kayak vertically on your roof top. JAWZ mounting hardware fits round, square and most factory oval cross rails, includes both 60mm and 70mm pre-coated mounting bolts;Cam style load straps with buckle protectors.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Not knowing, I attached the brackets directly to the bars, loaded the kayaks, strapped them in, and went on a three hour drive across Idaho. On the trip home driving 65mph there were strong crosswinds pressing on the kayaks, so strong that the front aero bar bent up on the left (see photo) and the continued force of the wind caused the right aero bar bracing to slip off the side rail. Thankfully the brace jammed on the inside edge of the side rail instead of flying completely off, and thankfully the Malone racks held strong, and the kayaks remained strapped tight. I pulled over, re-fit the left jammed side brace, moved the rack further out over the right bar bracing, and drove the rest of the way at about 50mph due to the prevailing winds and concern that the bent rack would slip out again."
"I have never had kayak carriers before. From reading reviews about the Malone Load Assist, it seemed to me that individuals that happen to post pictures & had problems did not use Malone kayak carriers."
"Long story short not only did I get it home in one piece but while unhooking it I realized my dad who helped me strap it down had put the tie down strap on the back carrier through a little wire bracket that is only there to keep the tie downs out of the way while loading it and unbelievably it didn't break off. (the tie downs are supposed to go around the actual bar on the rack, it will make sense when you see it in person). And with the convenience of never having to remove them sense they fold down there a definitely worth the extra $50 over the stationary ones."
"I installed these in the dark, with a large number of mosquitoes nipping at me. But I had some very nice Thule straps that have the little "mitten" for the cleat."
"Really wanted to give this a positive review, but the product showed up missing the clamps and bolts needed to actually attach it to my crossbars."
This Kayak Carrier designed mounts to virtually all crossbars and load bars on the market. Authentic TMS products are shipped in labeled boxes with item description (as shown in picture).
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Also, you might need to have some kind of lubricant on hand to help some of these pieces to fit together more easily, a metal file, and you might have to (as I did) get some extra bolts that have a screw slot on the head instead of the round headed bolts that come with the unit. Take the shorter curved tube (part#2) and insert it into the square rubber piece (part#3). Next take the long tube (part#1) and insert it into the rubber part from the other side. NOTE: part#1 and part#2 have male/female endings so one tube slides into the other. Before you begin to put the bolts in place, you have to fit the large metal plate (part#4) snugly against the bottom of the rubber part#3. In my case, several of the bolts would not seat properly as they were supposed to, so that when it came tome to tighten down the nut on the bottom, the bolt's head would not "grab" into the square hole of plate #4 and the bolt would simply turn without tightening. The bolt heads are round (yes they look good, but...) and so there was no other way to keep the bolt from turning while I was trying to ratchet the nut from the bottom. Later after these are all bolted in place you can insert the two longer bolts (part#8) into the middle holes. Once the bolts are all inserted and the nuts tightened down (If your experience is like mine, you'll really enjoy this part) you are practically done with that part of the assembly that only has to be done once. You slide the narrow metal bracket (part#5) with the concave side facing the bottom of the larger metal plate and attach the wing-nuts (part#7), just to keep all the parts together."
"I needed some racks to haul my kayaks, so I went to a local big box store, and found a set of J-Racks for about $80 (a few cents less), plus tax. They work like a charm, hold securely at highway speeds, and do what they should do. I'm only going to gig my rating because of the length of the straps, and the lack of front and rear tie downs. Some have said (and there's a good Youtube video showing it) to put the blocks in boiling water to soften them up. I was about to do that, but I didn't feel like digging out the pot and firing up the stove (besides, with my luck I'd burn myself). The blocks are stiff, but you can pry them open while put the tubes in; it's really not that hard. (A ratchet box wrench is a great tool for assembly and mounting.). I can't vouch for round or square cross bars, but they work great on the Rola 59836 Hyundai Tucson Cross Bar I've got on my Tucson. They're wide, and not real thick, and the J-rack clamps tighten down just fine."
"larger kayaks catch a lot of wind sheer from semi trucks and make it scary to carry my Hobie Outback on this rack."
"As far as stability goes it's just about as good as the Thule rack mount, almost doesn't fit my square bars unless it's really tight though."
Compact: Folds for easy storage and transport; Tires can be easily removed with the lynch pin; Entire carrier can be stored in a large backpack or in your vessel while on the water.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"I finally grabbed the stem with some needle nose pliers and pulled it up enough to attach my compressor hose. The cross bars that support the canoe are V shaped, and like the other carts, the V isn't deep enough for my Coleman Scanoe's keel. I cut off the foam padding and screwed 2X4's across the support bars to raise them so the keel didn't touch first. My Scanoe with the electric motor, battery, outriggers, throttle, steering, paddles, PFDs and other items weighs just under 160 lbs. I mount the cart near the center so it bears most of the weight and makes it easy for me to pull it around."
"Easy to use."
"Love it now a little rough @ first didn't realize I had a moveable kickstand."
"Better than dragging your kayak on the sand."
"Sturdy build quality, will do the job just fine."
"Assembly was quick and easy; the tires smell like a refinery and so I could not have it in the house."
"This was great at the price."
"I had a hard time getting my small kayak to stay on this."
Best Canoes
Along with its rugged, UV-stabilized FortiFlex high density polyethylene hull, bow and stern tie-down eyelets, a protective rub-rail and built-in transport handles are also included. Ideal family recreational canoe with comfortable seating for three.
Find Best Price at AmazonBest Canoe Hardware
6" universal taco paddle clip allows for easy paddle storage Fits paddles ranging from 1-1/4" to 1-1/2" Installation instructions and hardware included. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"good product, works for clipping paddle onto kayak, you have to drill holes and silicone in place."
"Nice product, mounted easily."
"Great product and fast shipping!"
"Easy to install and works great."
"Does the job, nice and simple."
"Works as described."
"The screws that came with it wasn't standard, it was a weird size hex head."
Best Canoe Paddles
Attwood develops high value, engineered marine products to make life on the water easier to enjoy. Enter your model number to make sure this fits.
Reviews
Find Best Price at Amazon"Does the job but shorter and a bit awkward to telescope in and out."
"I also over tightened the handle, cracked the ring and something is broken or loose inside now and the upper section does not lock in place anymore."
"Took these on a river tubing trip and they worked great."
"Worked perfectly for a rafting trip on our duo tube."
"easy to use and great quality."
"Made of heavy plastic which makes it very durable for long years of use."
"Water tends to get inside of the paddle, and then it doesn't close anymore no matter what I do."
"very cheaply made won"t last under moderate use ."
Best Canoe Seats & Thwarts
Patented single buckle BackComfort Technology adjusts the backrest position for customized reclining while a lumbar cushion provides maximum comfort. Patented Auto-Fold Technology with Portage Lock shoulder strap allows for easy opening, closing and carrying. Patented single buckle Auto-Fold Technology with Portage Lock shoulder strap for easy folding and carrying.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Adjustment straps made it easy to find the right incline for a long day of fishing."
"I had read good reviews and had heard that it was a good item to have on extended trips but I did not realize how much so until after a few hours on the river."
"While I'm not sure the lumbar pad will make the seat more comfortable, it can't hurt & I applaud the manufacturer's efforts to improve the product. My originals are basic black and the muted forest green on these is a better outdoor fit."
"I think some improvement could be had on the 2 diagonal straps (shown in stock photo) that adjust the seat back angle."
"While it was close, unlike other reviewers I had no trouble with the width of the seat nor the length of the straps in the rear seat of the canoe. The split seat design fit well with the molded seat of the canoe, and the back pocket was handy for our river map."
"I like this seat much better than those without a frame."
"I love the ability to adjust the seat angle - you can have it vertical for long distance paddling (which promotes sitting up straighter and maintaining better posture for your lower back), can lay it down so it is almost horizontal (completely out of the way if needed), or any angle in between (like 45 degrees so can lean back, stretch out, and relax for a bit)."
"The stitching popped and came undone on the bottoms which made the seat unstable and caused it to flex and slide a lot."
Best Indoor Canoe Storage
A Perfect Rack to storage your Kayak, Paddleboard, SUP Board, Snowboard, Wakeboard, Surfboard and Ski, Save Space, Maximum Capacity is 200 Lbs, Foam Protected. Brand New in Box, Comes as 2 Pair, Made of 1.2mm Steel Tube with Matte Satin Powder Coated.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Worked very well for a small single as well as a large, heavy tandem."
"They are up and work great."
"These work awesome and are super easy to install!"
"Ordered on the weekend, shipped Monday, had the same week."
"Works great for our kayaks."
"SUP does not rest securely in supports."
Best Diving Rash Guard Shirts
A great fit, maximum sun protection, and cleanly designed graphics make the O'Neill Basic Skins Rash Tee a must-have for fun in the water and sun. Flatlock construction with breathable, overlapping flat-stitched seams offers chafe-free comfort and superb durability for warmer conditions.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Love the shirt and it fits and looks great but bummed out a hole developed :-/."
"I followed the size chart and ordered the 2XL recommended for my weight."
"I found myself wearing this shirt even when we were not going swimming."
"I also ordered the long-sleeve version O'Neill Wetsuits UV Sun Protection Mens Basic Skins Long Sleeve Tee Sun Shirt Rash Guard, Black, Large which is just as well made."
"Great water shirt."
"NOT a rash guard."
"I was surprised that unlike your typical tight fitting sports tees these were both comfortable and good looking enough to wear away from the beach."
"Shirt arrived soiled, stained, and filthy."
Best Paddling Clothing
This lightweight Rio�,� Top excels in protecting you at a value-oriented price. Waterproof, durable urethane-coated 210 denier nylon oxford is cut big to allow layering for extra warmth.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"Very good product, just as advertised."
"Nice jacket, fits well, and light weight!"
"kept me warm and dry."
"good a little loose around neck."
"I am not familiar any brands associated with water sports, but when we were passed out our life jackets, I noticed the NRS brand on all of the jackets."
"Fits just as they say not baggy."
"It arrived as expected and on time."
"Perfect. Roomy to paddle and move around."
Best Wetsuits
Best Drysuits
Anti-abrasion, Flexible Knee Panels Whether you’re kneeling on the pier or deck, or in the sand at depth, these textured knee panels prevent wear while offering maximum range of motion. Sturdy, Extra Long, Gusseted Zip Glides Smoothly The beefy, reliable #10 YKK zipper is backed with an inner neoprene gusset to prevent flushing and avoid pinching or snags. 3mm neoprene for warmth without sacrificing flexibility.
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Find Best Price at Amazon"good quality for beginner !"
"Very pleased with this wetsuit."
"A good wetsuit, all liked, and the price is attractive, recommend."
"An absolutely fantastic prices and a good bit of kit, the size guide was perfect, also arrived before I expected."
"Tried on and fits as expected, just can't wait to try it out."
"Very nice fit."
"Really pleased, arrived earlier than expected, fits perfectly thanks to the size guide, really happy, feels solid, great value for money."
"Excellent value for money."