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The simple and economical Yakima LandShark Kayak Rack (8004030) has sleek, flexible and grippy kayak saddles that safely and securely transport all types of kayaks. All four saddles included. Also requires a pair of heavy-duty load straps (sold separately; see accessory add-ons below). The Yakima Land Shark mounts directly to Yakima base rack cross bars, Inno Racks crossbars and Thule square load bars. Also will connect to virtually all factory roof rack cross bars when used in combination with two sets of either the Yakima Horizontal or Universal Mighty Mounts (not included; see accessory add-ons below). Please note if connecting to factory rack crossbars the LandShark DOES REQUIRE two sets of MightyMounts adapters (see accessory add-ons below).
Each Yakima LandShark contoured saddle features a flexible, grippy design so it is compatible with all hull shapes including tandem, river-whitewater, recreational, touring, sea-ocean kayaks etc.
Boat slides on easily, then when in place the saddles grip the hull for secure, safe and worry-free travel.
Quick and easy installation directly onto Yakima base rack round bars, Thule square load bars and Inno square bars. This kayak carrier also mounts to virtually all factory car rack cross bars when used in combination with two sets of either the Yakima Horizontal MightyMounts or Yakima Universal Mighty Mounts (not included; see accessory add-ons below).
Long lasting stainless steel hardware.
Complete set of 4 LandShark Saddles included. Also requires a pair of heavy-duty rack straps (sold separately; see accessory add-ons below).
For total transport safety we recommend the Yakima Bow & Stern tiedown straps (not included; see accessory add-ons below).
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ORS Racks Direct Demonstration Video & Review featuring the Yakima 8004030 LandShark kayak rack. Movie includes Yakima LandShark Saddles kayak carrier review, product demo, features etc. An economical solution for transporting a kayak of virtually any size, style or shape. includes four kayak saddles with flexible, gripping design to grab and snugly fit the countours of any kayak hull. The Yakima Land Shark includes mounting hardware to fit Yakima roof rack round crossbars as well as the square cross bars used with Inno Racks and Yakima Racks. Also optionally mounts to virtually all factory racks when used in combination with two sets of either the Yakima Horizontal MightyMounts or Yakima Universal Mighty Mounts adapters. Also requires a pair of rack straps to tie the kayak down. An affordable way to transport any kayak safely and worry free.
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ORDERING NOTES 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.
This carrier mounts directly to Yakima base rack cross bars, Thule square load bars and Inno Car Rack crossbars. Also will connect to virtually all factory rack cross bars when used in combination with two sets of either the Yakima Horizontal Mighty Mounts or Universal MightyMounts (not included; see accessory add-ons above). Please note if connecting to factory car rack crossbars the LandShark DOES REQUIRE two sets of MightyMounts adapters.
Complete set of 4 Land Shark Saddles included. Also requires a pair of rack straps (sold separately; see accessory add-ons above).
We highly recommend the Yakima BoatLocker, Kayak Lasso, SteelCore locking straps or the Lashlock kayak lock system (all sold separately; see accessory add-ons above) to protect your boat from theft.
We recommend purchasing Yakima Accessory Lock Housing (not included; see accessory add-ons above) to lock LandShark Saddles to your base rack crossbars. Each Yakima Lock Housing unit requires one Yakima SKS lock core.
QUICK ORDERING SOLUTION Alternatively, we suggest using our easy Yakima Racks automated fit guide to quickly order the correct Yakima multi-purpose vehicle base rack system and/or kayak carrier attachments if you don't have one already installed:
Yakima Kayak Racks - 2009 Yakima LandShark Kayak Saddles for Car Roof Racks - 8004030
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