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Reddit mentions of Rage Powersports Apex K-CC-KIT Car Roof Foam Blocks for Kayaks
Sentiment score: 1
Reddit mentions: 2
We found 2 Reddit mentions of Rage Powersports Apex K-CC-KIT Car Roof Foam Blocks for Kayaks. Here are the top ones.
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- Secures a single kayak to a vehicle roof without cross bars or side rails
- Foam blocks measure 3.125" x 15.75" x 4" each
- Includes 2 cam buckle tie-down straps
- Includes 2 tie-down ropes for kayak bow and stern securing
- High-density polyethylene foam
Features:
Specs:
| Color | gray |
| Height | 4 Inches |
| Length | 15.75 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Weight | 5.4 Pounds |
| Width | 3.13 Inches |
With just one kayak you can get away with some foam pads and straps. You don't necessarily need the foam pads, but they'll help you cinch the kayaks down properly to the car. You should be able to grab the edge of the kayak and rock the whole car if cinched down good.
Something like either of these:
https://amzn.com/B00PCNIPBG
or
https://amzn.com/B001OPO7O0
If you are going to be transporting two kayaks, then you'll want a kayak rack system of some sort to do without as much hassle.
This company makes some good affordable products:
http://www.packemracks.com/sportsmans.html
You should be able to get going for $150 total.
I bought the $25 propel paddle from academy, works just fine. My kayak came with one but It seemed too short so I bought this one because it was about a foot longer.
http://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/no-limits-propel-94-kayak-paddle?repChildCatid=824204
PFD $25 walmart.
Milk crate from dicks sporting goods $10
Anchor $10
Rope $5
DIY rod holders - $4 for 10' of 2" pvc
Bungies assorted $5
You can get a kayak roof kit for $30 which is just some straps and a block of foam to protect your roof.
http://www.amazon.com/SportRack-Replacement-14-Inch-Kayak-Block/dp/B00BCLL4LA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1451264836&sr=8-1&keywords=kayak+roof+foam
http://www.amazon.com/Roof-Kayak-Carrier-Foam-Blocks/dp/B00PCNIPBG/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1451264836&sr=8-4&keywords=kayak+roof+foam
I bought my kayak used and it came with a trailer - so I put a hitch on my car for $105 self installed. Euroball mount was $20. Registering the trailer was $28.