Originally Posted By: Bass fro chop


Yes, definitely looks good, price is right ...but sucks. roflmao I haven't used that particular rack but that type of design with foam pads instead of inflatable has been around forever. Like most folks, I chose to get one since it was the cheapest route to go and the kayak shop expert said it would work great. First time out with it I traveled 200 miles to Tampa for a kayak tournament. When I returned home I noticed that sand and grime from being on the highway got trapped underneath the pads and with the buffeting of the kayak back and forth had ground the paint completely through to metal. thumb It started rusting the very next day after a rain.

The other bad thing about those that no salesman will every tell you is that in a heavy rain those straps will get saturated and you'll have constant dripping of water inside your vehicle in four places. Unless you are part duck, you will not be impressed with the amount of water coming in.

Otherwise if you are prepared for the downside, its a great fit. To fix the grinding problem, you need to cut some shower mats with suction bottom and place it under both pads.


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