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Getting your Boat to the Water - Part 4 of 8 - Using Saddle Style Cradles or Foam Blocks on Roof Racks

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

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

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

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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