Lift Kayak Roof Rack Solo

They come in many different designs styles and levels of lift assistance.

Lift kayak roof rack solo.

Lightweight watersport carrier with lift assist lets you easily load 1 kayak or 2 sups onto your roof rack. Sliding arms let you load and secure gear at waist level and then easily lift it onto your. If you know that you ll often be paddling solo consider getting a lighter boat in the first place or invest in a more expensive rack system that lifts the boat for you like the hullavator system by thule. Loading kayaks onto a j rack from the side is easiest with a partner.

All you have to do is to get the one side of the kayak lifted onto the rhino rack universal side loader rack and then swivel it to the crossbar and there you go. There are different types of lift assist for j style racks horizontal racks etc. To get started position yourselves at either end of the kayak bow and stern. Extend the top bar of the lifter to form a 90 degree angle and lift one end of the kayak and place in angle.

The loading process is pretty simple and straightforward. Move to the back stern of the kayak hold onto it then lift the stern and slide the entire kayak forward onto the rack. Lift assist kayak rack designs vary depending on the type of kayak rack. A lift assist kayak rack makes it easier to lift a kayak onto your vehicle s roof.

Load strap lift slide and. You would need anyone else to get the kayak loaded on the roof rack and the credit goes to rhino rack universal side loader rack. Giving you the freedom to head out for a paddle whenever you feel like it and only on your terms. As you lift you ll need to coordinate rotating the kayak less than 90 degrees in order to set the gunwale onto your j rack.

Return top angle bar to original position and re secure with included strap mechanism. Then lift the other end of kayak and slide kayak across bottom bar of lifter onto roof rack bars while rotating kayak to front and back position. To load the boat onto your car by yourself stand behind the car and rest the bow of the kayak on your rear car rack bar or roof. Another method is to lift it canoe style holding it by the thigh braces.

Discount kayak roller racks from thule and canoe load assist roof racks from weston malone and yakima. How cool is it to place your kayak on the rack at waist level tie it down and then have it lift hydraulically onto your roof. Load your kayak paddle boards and all your other sports equipment onto your vehicle using our new easy load sliding roof rack.