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Yakima's Mako and MakoAero Saddles Kayak Cradles

Yakima's Mako SaddlesYakima's MakoAero Saddles
    Carrying a kayak "flat" on a set of kayak saddles is really the way to go if you want to baby your boat. This is especially true with newer lightweight kayaks, as carrying them up on their sides could deform the hull. Yakima's Mako Saddles make it easy carry your boat, with thick felt pads on the cradles that cushion the hull and make it easy to slide your boat up onto the roof.  Special inset rubber pads grip the hull when you tighten the load straps for a firm but gentle hold on your kayak. Mako saddles are curved to fit most hull types, and are sold in pairs. Yakima's Hully RollersTwo pairs of saddles are required for each kayak, so you can use Mako saddles for both the front and back, or you can pair them with Yakima's Hully Rollers to make loading your kayak even easier. Each pair of Mako Saddles includes one load strap with padded cam buckle, one BowStern tiedown strap, and all necessary mounting hardware. Yakima's 4037 Mako Saddles Kayak Cradles will mount to round or square bars right out of the box, and may be locked to your roof rack with Yakima's Accessory Lock Housings and SKS Lock Cores (both sold separately.) The Yakima 4044 Mako Aero Saddles Kayak Cradles are designed to fit round, square, and most factory installed crossbars, and each pair of MakoAero Saddles can be locked with a 2 Pack of SKS Lock Cores (not included.) TracRac has also confirmed that the Mako Aero Saddles are compatible with their truck and van rack systems. This is great news, as TracRac's kayak cradles have been unavailable for some time now. So if you'd like some kayak cradles that'll bite onto your boat like a shark on a steak, but without taking big chunks out of your boat (or your wallet), grab yourself some Mako Saddles today and head out onto the water. Don't just take our word for it...watch these demonstrations of Yakima's Mako Saddles and see for yourself!


Mako Saddles for Yakima and Thule Roof Racks




MakoAero Saddles for Factory Roof Racks




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