Thule Glide and Set - Rooftop Kayak Mounting System
The perfect combination of the Set-To-Go and Hydro Glide saddles, the Thule Glide and Set allows for maximum stability and security when transporting your kayak year round. A complete kayak mounting system, this set up provides for super smooth loading and unloading as well as the ultimate in lateral support and hull conformance.
- Features:
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- Soft, adjustable saddle provides maximum protection and stability.
- Saddle has a large surface area with six times more coverage than roller style racks.
- Allows for maximum conformity to the hull of the kayak.
- Provides the ultimate in kayak support.
- Smooth loading is achieved with low-friction, felt lined saddle.
- Mounting brackets clamp easily to existing load bars and roof racks.
- Includes one pair of ratcheting tie downs, two straps, and buckle protectors.
- Specs:
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- 24" bar spread required for proper mounting.
- Hydro-Glide pad measures 7-1/2" x 3-7/8".
- Saddle rubber pad measures 9-1/4" tall x 5-1/8" wide.
- Fits Thule standard, Rapid Aero and Xsporter load bars, Yakima, and most factory installed luggage racks.
The soft glide pads guide the boat into the saddles with ease and automatically adjust to give additional support.
The thick rubber padded saddle offers four adjustment points to carry different sizes and styles of boats.
Close up view of the mounting bracket that clamps around Thule standard bars, Rapid Aero bars, Xsporter bars, Yakima, and most OEM load bars.
Included is Thule's Quickdraw ratchet system which simply lets you do away with bungee cords and time-consuming knots. Designed to secure the bow and stern on kayaks or canoes.
Two load straps are also included to help secure the center of the boat. Thule load straps include buckle bumpers to protect boats from buckle contact.
Instructions
