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• The most popular carrier for transporting a kayak in the world, now includes the convenience of fold down.
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 20.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 10.5 inches | | Product Height:
| 5.5 inches | | Product Weight:
| 5.9 pounds | | Package Length:
| 19.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 10.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 5.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 13.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 8 reviews |
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 Excellent kayak rackJul 09, 2010
Initial mounting is easy, and they hold the kayaks really well. I can reach the rack's folding release bar mounted on my Subaru Tribeca without stepping up (I'm 5'8"). Typical excellent straps included, and you tuck in the strap ends by un-velcroing the rack pad. The kayaks ride well without shifting (& I only use the blue straps, not the tip and tail tie-downs). Really nice padding. Racks look nice when lowered.
I bought 2 of these to replace the Thule Stacker, which I found too hard to balance the kayak & strap it down at the same time (while standing on a stepstool, no less). Plus they ride much better, without shifting front to back or to the side.
Nicely made & sturdy, easy to install. I'm very happy with these. I only wish there was a locking mechanism.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
 Thule Pulldown RackApr 26, 2010
This rack does function but not nearly a good as the standard J-Rack. I traded for a smaller car with factory cross-bars. None of the eaily removable rack adapters would work properly. The fold-down feature allows me to garage the car but still load my kayaks quickly for a trip to a local lake. The lower arm is shorter and does not curve up as the standard J-Rack. The result is that it is easier for the kayaks to fall if not strapped quickly, especially if the is a lite breeze.
If I were to recommend it I would add qualifications.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Thule Hull-A-Port ProAug 17, 2009
I purchased the Thule brand even though there were other less expensive models. I am one that believes that you get what you pay for. Not so true in this case. This is an excellent product but I didn't give it five stars because I didn't think it was heavy duty enough to warrant five stars. If you don't need the fold down feature that the Hull-a-Port Pro offers then I would recommend purchasing the less expensive "SportRack-Abr511". These are sold online and at Gander Mountain. After close inspection, it appears that the "SportRack" model and the Thule model may be manufatured at the same entity. The only difference is that the "SportRack" model doesn't have the ratcheting mechanism with the tie down ropes. The ratcheting mechanisms can be purchased separately. Overall I am satisfied with the Thule Hull-a-Port Pro but I believe that Thule products are a bit overpriced.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Excellent racJul 16, 2009
I use this to hold a 72lbs, 16' polypro tandem kayak and it keeps the boat secure and stable on top of my Explorer.
Highly recommended
0 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Awesome racksJul 02, 2009
Great racks--Thule makes good stuff. They were a bit pricey but Amazon had the best buy.
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