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Thule Glide and Set Kayak Carrier

$199.95

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Item # 737629

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This complete Thule 1-kayak carrier combines the Hydro Glide and Set-To-Go Saddles in one package.

Smooth loading is achieved with low-friction, felt-lined Hydro Glide saddles
Maximum kayak support and hull conformance is provided by large, adjustable Set-To-Go saddles
Carrier transfers easily from vehicle to vehicle with universal hardware
Fits round, square and most factory bars
Sold as a complete carrier for one boat
Includes 1 pair of ratcheting tie downs and 2 straps with buckle protectors

Please note: Thule products cannot be shipped to Canadian addresses.

Made in USA.

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Thule Glide and Set Kayak Carrier Customer Reviews

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Thule Glide and Set Boat Rack

3.8

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

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Sep

2008

(4 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Not great compared to other options

By HikingJen

from Mountain View, CA

About Me Recreational User

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Pros

Was on sale

Cons

Awkward
Not Durable
Not Functional

Best Uses

Kayaking

Comments about Thule Glide and Set Boat Rack:

Over the years with different vehicles and boats, I have tried the Yakima saddles, j-cradles, pool tubes, and these Thules. I was very disappointed with these. I had to buy something new and saw these on sale. The back slider glides stand up in the wrong orientation and occasionally do not tilt correctly on the boat. They also do not lock, like the yakima rollers can lock. The front saddles are thick rubber and do not allow for easy sliding. The yakima saddles are hard plastic and the boat slides very well over them. I thought the custom adjustments in the front slides might be really nice for a tighter fit, however it doesn't help, and feels cheap as it clicks loudly into place. My boat does not have a good fit on these and I will be returning them today. I have a 13.5 foot sit on top kayak. I will be getting the yakima saddles/rollers instead.

Jul

2010

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Works great

By wisconsingirl

from ...currently...Western Kentucky

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Durable
Easy To Install
Easy To Use
Lightweight
Stable

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Glide and Set Boat Rack:

I bought my first kayak this year after many years of wanting one. I looked into different types of kayak carriers and figured this one would be stable and sturdy. To my relief I was right. I have a 12 foot L.L.Bean Calypso. Initially installing the kayak carrier took approximately one hour (moving bars, kayak, and saddles to line up correctly with only one person takes a while. Imagine walking around your vehicle multiple times to loosen and tighten, move and adjust everything).

There is no locking mechanism for carrier or kayak. For this reason when I am finished using it I take off the driver side front and back saddles and leave the passenger ones. If someone wants to steal half a kayak carrier then good for them. Leaving the passenger side aides in easier installation. It takes me on average 10-15 minutes of load time which includes lowering the kayak out of the rafters in the garage and walking it to the vehicle.
I take my kayak out about 2-3 times a week and drive 20-30 minutes away. Top speeds I've reached has been 60-65mph on the road. Not once have I ever felt unsafe driving with my kayak on top. I drive a Subaru Forester and the factory bars work perfectly. I am very happy with this purchase and would recommend it to anyone. Again this Thule does NOT have locks for the carrier or kayak.

Sep

2007

(3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Smooth and easy.

By Michael from Maryland

from Maryland, USA

About Me Enthusiast

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Pros

Thoughtfully designed
Well Constructed

Cons

cost

Best Uses

Comments about Thule Glide and Set Boat Rack:

The set works great, no doubt about it.

The only drawback is the cost --

When you've just shelled out the cheddar for the roof bars, paying out again has a bit of an aftertaste.

Oct

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Easy to install & convenient

By Summer Lovin

from Acworth, GA

About Me Weekend Warrior

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Pros

Easy to install

Cons

expensive

Best Uses

Outdoors
Sports

Comments about Thule Glide and Set Boat Rack:

I use this Thule carrier for my 12.5 ft kayak without a problem at all. They are super easy to install on the load bars and stay put once installed. Keep in mind though that this carrier does not allow the kayak to "roll" onto the carrier...you must place the kayak on the carriers and then strap it down.

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