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Reddit mentions of Malone Stax Pro2 Universal Car Rack Folding Kayak Carrier (2 Boat Carrier)
Sentiment score: 2
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of Malone Stax Pro2 Universal Car Rack Folding Kayak Carrier (2 Boat Carrier). Here are the top ones.
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- Two-boat capacity, stacking kayak carrier system for use on round, square, and most factory oval cross bars
- Octagonal aluminum posts and injection molded nylon platforms for maximum stability
- Proprietary stacker blocks stabilize boats during tie down and cushion boats during transport
- System folds down when not in use for low clearance and fuel economy
- Universal Fit JAWZ Mounting Hardware; tool-free assembly; lifetime warranty
Features:
Specs:
| Color | Multi |
| Height | 7 Inches |
| Length | 21.8 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Release date | September 2010 |
| Size | 5x5x20-Inch |
| Weight | 8.1 pounds |
| Width | 8.8 Inches |
You can get 3 kayaks (maybe 4) on a properly setup "Stacker" system - Malone, Rhino, Thule and others make such systems (basically two poles that mount ontop crossbars that can fold down when not in use) Example
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Prerequisites - you'll need a good set of crossbars & mounts that can bear the weight of 3-4 kayaks. Then get the stackers, good cam straps (6), some minicell foam blocks (6) ( two sets usually come with the stackers) and bow stern ties (6) and you'll be set! Tip - if you get Crossbars that extend past your roof by 6"+ or so inches, you may be able to fit 4 kayaks on your roof...just be sure to be careful on your turns ;-)
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This is the stacker we used and carried 4 kayaks for a while, until we moved onto a KariTek system
This is the one I have:
http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0047THVIO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm very happy with it.
I'm using the Malone Stax Pro 2 and love it! It comes with the foam pads, straps (4 for the kayak, and 2 for front/rear tie down (not pictured here)).
Yesterday was actually the first time using it and it all worked way better than I expected. The kayaks didn't budge at all while tightened down. I also considered the J-cradles but decided on the Malone because it is about 40 bucks cheaper, not to mention for 2 kayaks, I would have needed 2 sets of the J-cradles, which would have been around $330 total.
Oh totally man. I use the Malone Stax Pro 2. I got it on sale at a Dunham's back when I first got my kayaks so it wasn't as much as it is on Amazon. But it's definitely worth the money.
I mostly use it around town but once or twice a year, I go on a five hour trip to Virginia and get up to highway speeds with no problems.
Here's a couple more pics. 1 2