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This easy-to-load, J-style carrier lets you haul your kayak on your roof rack crossbars. The space-saving cradles are padded to protect the hull, and the universal mounting hardware attaches to most crossbars. Includes tie-downs and bow/stern ropes.
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Specs:
Note: Designed for sea kayaks and whitewater kayaks. Not intended for use with aluminum boats.
The Contour holds your kayak in the J-Style position. You can install it on the driver's- or passenger's-side of your roof rack. It leaves plenty of room on your roof for a bike rack, cargo basket, or other accessory.
Foam padding on the arms and a soft rubber base help cushion your watercraft during transport and keep the hull protected from scratches and scuffs. The base also has square-shaped tread that helps grip your boat.
Two nylon tie-downs are included to secure your kayak to the crossbars. Loop the straps around your crossbars and the hull of your boat, then through the arms. The straps have cam buckles that let you tighten them to secure your boat. The cam buckles have rubber coatings to keep them from scratching your boat.
The carrier also comes with 2 bow/stern tie-down straps with stainless steel hooks that let you anchor your boat to the front and rear of your vehicle. This helps prevent the boat from shifting forward or backward during transport.
The Contour mounts to most roof rack crossbars without the need for tools. To install the rack, place it on top of your crossbars, place the mounting bracket underneath your crossbars, and use the hand knobs to tighten down.
Customer Satisfaction Score:
90% were satisfied with this product
10% of customers were not satisfied
Ratings & Reviews
Gwendolyn Y.
3/5/2025
Hey Robert. Sometimes the brackets can have an odd fit since they are made to work with the style of bars you have, square, and round bars. Should cause no issues for you though! :)
Stephen
6/24/2021
Works GREAT! Works as well on the highway with two 55LB kayaks loaded for a 100 mi trip to a nearby state park as it does for the 10 min trip to my local ponds.
Gary M.
4/21/2016
Thank you for asking about the product I purchased through your company. Everything is still perfect on this end...no complaints. I do want to commend your company for the great customer service. I was impressed and continue to be with your company and your dedication to customer satisfaction! Thanks again for the follow-up and have a great day!
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Rachael H.
8/1/2019
I did reach out to Swagman and they have had some customers with similar issues, and they have advised to use a thin gripping material, like an old bike inner tube and shim the clamps that attach the kayak carriers to the crossbars. My representative said his neighbor had the similar issue you are having with the front carrier shifting, and when he added the inner tube material for a tighter grip to the crossbars it did not shift.