Kayak Carrier Recommendation With Rolling Load Assist Feature for Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars
Updated 08/16/2022 | Published 08/15/2022
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Question:
Hi - can you tell me if Thule or Yakima make a rolling/sliding kayak cradle that will attach via a T-slot to my Thule Wingbar Evo bars? Appears that the Yakima Handroll or Sweetroll attach with a clamp, not a T-slot. Thx
asked by: Jim N
Expert Reply:
Thule has a few kayak carriers that mount via tracks but they don't offer the load assisting feature of a rolling or sliding cradle like what we find on the Yakima SweetRoll # Y04074. I personally like the clamping system on the SweetRoll so for a saddle system with an integrated rolling feature I recommend the SweetRoll which can be locked with the Core Kit # Y07204.
For a system that fits into the T-Slot of your WingBar Evo crossbars and offers load assist I recommend checking out the Malone SaddleUp # MPG1001 which is a rear loading carrier and then pairing it with the Malone Channel Loader # MAL48FR. This doesn't give you that all-in-one system but it does install in the T-Slots like what you're looking for.
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Yakima SweetRoll Kayak Roof Rack w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
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