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Thule Racks recently purchased the SportRack Car Rack Company as the ideal complement to Thule Racks premium line of car rack products. The SportRack line of products combines safety, durability, innovation and high quality with unbeatable inexpensive & affordable prices!
The ABR512 SportRack Kayak Saddles kayak rack delivers what no other kayak rack does, universal compatibility with all types of kayaks and roof rack systems at a low low low price! A complete kayak rack system for about the same price as cheesy and difficult to use foam block kayak set-ups. The SportRack ABR512 Kayak Saddles work with all types of kayak shapes - whitewater, sea, ocean, tandem kayaks and more. Sport Rack Kayak Saddle kayak carrier connects directly to all Thule roof rack load bars (square, elliptical Rapid Aero & Xsporter truck rack), Inno Racks cross bars, Yakima round crossbars and virtually all factory roof rack crossbars. A complete kayak rack system that includes 4 kayak saddles and all mounting, safety & stability hardware including universal car rack crossbar mounting clamps, 2 heavy-duty straps with cam-buckles and a pair of bow & stern tie downs with galvanized steel bumper hooks to secure kayak to the front and rear of the vehicle.
- SportRack ABR512 Kayak Saddles kayak carrier is compatible with all types of kayaks.
- Custom designed saddles automatically conform to the kayak hull shape.
- Maximum kayak protection with integrated rubber padding.
- Quickly attaches directly to all Thule base rack system load bars (square, oval Rapid Aero & Xsporter truck rack), Inno Racks crossbars, Yakima Racks round bars and virtually all factory installed roof rack cross bars.
- Easy to use, simply lift one end of the kayak onto the rear Sport Rack Kayak Saddles then slide the kayak onto the front saddles.
- Easily transfers between vehicles if needed on another car at some point.
- Includes 4 saddles with rubber pads and all mounting, safety & stability hardware including universal car rack crossbar mounting clamps, 2 heavy-duty straps with cam-buckles and a pair of bow & stern tie downs with galvanized steel bumper hooks to secure kayak to the front and rear of the vehicle.
- We highly recommend the Thule 854 Water Slide Mat (not included; see accessory add-ons above) for simultaneously protecting your vehicle and also gaining extra assistance when loading and unloading a boat.
- SportRack ABR512 Kayak Saddles easy-to-follow instructions included.
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SportRack ABR512 Kayak Saddles Resource Wall
Product Reviews
Read the reviews below to find out what other customers are saying about the Sportrack ABR512 kayak carrier.
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Saddle Up Them Montana Kayaks - Pardner
this SportRack ABR512 kayak rack review by Fishtales
vehicle year/make/model: 2008 Honda Civic
item(s) transported: kayaks
(PLEASE NOTE this review also includes the Thule 480 Traverse roof rack system.) We made a spring trip across Montana to the Special Olympics summer games in Bozeman. My athlete son competed in the kayak sprint events. Quick and easy loading on our '08 Honda Civic. Kayaks were very stable and secure at highway speeds and curvy mountain roads. We had a great time and no worries transporting our kayaks during our travels.
Made My Loading Soooo Easy!!!
this SportRack ABR512 Kayak Saddles review by Pat
vehicle year/make/model: 2006 Toyota Highlander
item(s) transported: 12 ft kayak
I now spend so much less time loading and unloading my kayak. It has really added to the pleasure I get from my day on the water. Thanks ORS!
Product Discussion
Discuss the SportRack ABR512 Kayak Saddles kayak rack. Use the form below to fire away with your questions, answers and general comments about this product. |
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G. Burt asks - Will these fit on the Thule 422XT Xsporter truck rack?
ORS Crew answers - Yes the SportRack ABR512 kayak saddles mount directly to the 422XT Xsporter truck rack crossbars. No adapters necessary.
Product Videos
SportRack ABR512 Kayak Saddles Kayak Rack review video & demo by ORS Racks Direct. Demonstration movie of the SportRack kayak saddle style kayak carrier features. An economical solution for transporting any style of kayak safely and securely. Universally mounts to virtually all factory racks as well as aftermarket multi-purpose base roof rack systems including Thule Racks, Inno Racks and Yakima Racks cross bars. Includes all mounting hardware, four kayak saddles that conform to all styles of kayak hulls, a pair of heavy-duty load straps and a pair of bow-stern tie-downs. The SportRack ABR512 kayak saddles system is easier to install, more reliable and offers much easier kayak loading / unloading compared to other inexpensive alternatives such as kayak foam blocks etc.
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Customer Installation Pictures
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ORDERING NOTES
We recommend either the SteelCore lock straps, Kayak Lasso or the Lashlock kayak lock system (not included; see accessory add-ons above) to protect your boat from theft.
This complete Sport Rack kayak rack system attaches directly to virtually all styles of roof rack cross bars including factory rack bars, all types of Thule Racks load bars (square, elliptical Rapid Aero & Xsporter truck rack bars), Inno Racks crossbars and Yakima Racks round bars.
If loading kayak from the rear of the vehicle we highly recommend the Thule 854 Water Slide Mat (not included; see accessory add-ons above) for simultaneously protecting your vehicle and also gaining extra assistance when loading and unloading a boat.
