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DeckHand saddles allow you to transport a kayak on your roof rack crossbars. Felt-lined saddles allow easy loading from the rear of vehicle and provide maximum stability and protection. Universal mount. Tie-downs included.
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Very well made and appear to be easy to install.
better than AAmazzon
Price was good and customer service was excellent!
I have 4 pairs of these now - works gre at.
Great solution for solo kayakers who don't want to spend two parts of every trip muscling a 50+ pound yak on and off the roof. Used these in conjunction with a Malone hull roller that suctions to the rear lift gate window of my suv. Push it up and over the roller and it slides into the Yakima catches like a glove. Easy to wrap straps and secure. Could not be simpler. These catches are not rigid so you do get some wind related movement of the boat at freeway speeds. Solved easily with additional tie downs if you're worried. I am able to fit my kayak with enough space for my mountain bike in this configuration.
I got these to replace the Yakima Mako saddles. These are very similar saddles with the same strapping system as the Mako but these are so much easier to mount, adjust, and remove. The single sliding mechanism is a breeze to use and fits several size bars. I use these to transport Surfski Kayaks and they conform well to the haul and keep the kayak in place without needing to tighten the straps too hard and chance cracking the haul. Product was received as advertised and on time. Great service.
Great trailer hitch. I’ve ordered 2 hitches from etrailer and they both came quickly and are great products.
Good communication along with best price I could find on car top kayak carrier.
excellent to use in conjunction with the rollers.
Easy on off installation and can be used on different rack bar configurations. Money well spent.
Very good source for such products. Always well-informed. Always helpful with advice.
William
11/1/2022
Fine. I use the carrier to transport an OceanKayak. I am able to load and unload solo. Much more stable than paddles, in my experience.
Fast, friendly and knowledgeable people. Return customer and it’s always that way, Thanks
Good simple secure. 2nd set because like the 1st ones performance.
delivered quickly and all good.
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Raymond
8/27/2025
Still working Great. Ie been doing wet launches now as well. The perfect solution for me. No problems!