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Topic: Maco or J hook ?  (Read 3341 times)

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bkyak

  • Herring
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  • Location: Chino Valley, Az
  • Date Registered: Jan 2012
  • Posts: 23
I currently haul 2 revolutions 11 & 13 on Yakima 1 inch round bar. I haul them upside down, with rudder to front to secure kayaks Thur the scupper holes to the bar. I then fasten once more around the yak on the other 1 inch bar. I secure the front and rear to the vehicle. Then I use strapping that goes thru both handles and I tie it off inside the car, for added security and safety.
I am wondering if it would be easier using a Maco Saddle or J hook ?
How do you guys get from A to B ? Am open to suggestions.


Fungunnin

  • Sturgeon
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  • Date Registered: Aug 2010
  • Posts: 2548
I always transport flat on the bar no saddle or hooks.


crash

  • Salmon
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  • Location: Humboldt, CA and Ashland, OR
  • Date Registered: Jan 2012
  • Posts: 813
I've used j hooks and flat on the bar before.  I just started using thule glide and set.  The front saddle is similar to a Mako, the back is just some felt for easy gliding.  Loading has been easy on my 3 trips so far and I have no complaints.  I got it with the intention of putting it on top of my yet-to-be-built teardrop.

The revo is light enough that most people can muscle it to wherever you need it to be, but after a long day otw I think it's nice to have the thule glide or the yakima hully roller or a $$$ hullivator.  All depends upon budget and your ability/desire to lift the kayak over your head three times a day.