Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 4 of 8 - Using Saddle Style Cradles or Foam Blocks on Roof Racks
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCK Staff) on 2017 Aug 9th
Saddle Style Cradles or Kayak
foam Blocks mounted to Roof Rack –use
with almost any type of kayakPros-Easy to load by yourself-Low profile clearance for
entering a garageCons-Takes up more space on the rackHow to use Saddle Style Cradles1.Follow manufacturer’s
instructions to install cradle/foam on rack2.Start by looping the cam
straps around the roof rack crossbar on one side, then place the
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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 3 of 8 - Using Vertical Kayak Stackers
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCK Staff) on 2017 Jun 10th
Vertical Kayak Stackers –use with whitewater kayaksPros-Can transport many kayaks at once
depending on roof rack bar length and weight limitCons-More difficult to load by
yourself-Not great if you need clearance
to get into a garage with the kayaks on the roof although most of these also
fold down for when you leave the stackers on and are not transporting kayaksHow to use Vertical Kayak
Stac
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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 2 of 8 - Using J-Cradles
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCk Staff) on 2017 Feb 3rd
J-Cradles – use with touring and recreational kayaksPros- Prevent warping damage on plastic
kayaks.- Allows you to get more boats on
one rack.Cons- Not a great option if you need clearance
to get into a garage with the kayaks on the roof. Folding cradles are available
for when you leave the cradles on the roof and are not transporting kayaks.- More difficult to load by
yourself.How to us
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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 1 of 8
Posted by Laura Vanderhoek (WCK Staff) on 2017 Jan 20th
Getting your
Canoe, Kayak or SUP to the water is an integral part of paddling. Unless you
own an inflatable or folding boat that you can fit in the trunk you will need
to invest in some transportation equipment. Sometimes the most dangerous part
of paddling is getting you and your boat to the water in one piece. We've all
seen vehicles on the road where the drivers load has shifted and is
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