Glide On Kayak Roof Rack

Ideally two thule set to go saddles sold separately would be used as the two front oriented saddles of this carrier configuration but existing rubber faced saddles will work as well.

Glide on kayak roof rack.

The glide and set is a complete carrier option that includes everything needed to utilize your existing roof rack to transport a kayak safely and securely. Accommodates kayaks up to 36 in 90 cm wide and 75 lbs 35 kg. The rear carriers allow the kayak to glide forward easily over the front carriers which grip the kayak with their rubber surfaces once the kayak is dropped down onto them. Whether you paddle to fish tour or even just for a bit of exercise on the weekend glide offers an array of products which are only available at bcf.

Fits a variety of thule rack systems round bars and most factory racks due to t track and flipfit brackets. The thule 883 glide and set rooftop saddle kayak carrier is the perfect combination of thule s hydro glide and set to go saddles in one package. If you re tired of just talking about that perfect weekend you ve had planned for months get out there and actually do it with the glide roof rack. Your boat rests with its full width sitting flat over the roof of your vehicle.

The thule dockglide is a low private profile roof rack system that noticeably displays the kayak while holding it securely in position. Quickly secure the kayak using the center load straps with car protective buckle bumpers and quickdraw bow and stern tie downs. When i let the front end down onto the front racks the kayak stops moving immediately giving me control when i need it. A rack of this type can use either a single pair of saddles or two pairs of saddles to hold a kayak.

It s the most effective way of transporting your kayak snow board or skis to your dream destination. Like the j type saddles are good for larger boat sizes. Once i get one end of my yak onto the rear glide section it s easy as pie to slide it forward onto the front racks. While cruising down the roads and highways everyone can easily see what you re carrying.

Thule hydro glide saddles are designed to be used as the two rear oriented saddles of a four saddle roof rack kayak carrier configuration. After practicing placing the carriers on the crossbars i can now put all 4 of them on or take them off in just a few minutes. Much smoother than rollers. There s even a wall rack kit so you can safely store it once you get home.

The ultimate feature lift assist allows you to load and unload a kayak by yourself with very little effort and without lifting your kayak onto the roof of your car. Giving you the freedom to head out for a paddle whenever you feel like it and only on your terms. Glide has you covered there as well with temporary roof rack solutions carrying straps and trolleys.