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Thx. I believe they are 1” offset. They line up almost exactly w outside edge of the fender flare.

Yes, the design is striking. Blade 6 must be quite small! Thx for watching and commenting. 👍🏼

Nice! It’s a pretty handle little tool. Thx for watching and commenting.

Sorry, I didn’t have mud flaps, so unfortunately I can’t help you with that question. Maybe someone else who reads your comment will know. Thx for watching.

Piston for sure. It’s the one we kept and use regularly. It’s easily the better of the two, but it’s also a lot more money and the NV 2.0 is no slouch. Good luck with your decision.

Not sure I get your question and point. I think what I was saying is that if a lock can be locked up without needing the keys you could lock up your bike, then leave on a trip and not realize you don’t have them until you go to unlock your bike. This happened to customers where I used to work. They came into the store hundreds of miles from home after realizing they had locked up their bikes and didn’t have the keys. Of course anyone could lock up a bike and then forget the keys. My point is just that it’s even easier to forget them if you don’t even need to have them in hand when locking the bikes up.

Thx for watching and for your question. I don’t think you’ll have any issues with the rear fender, but front fenders are not recommended for these racks. I have used it with my road bike, which has a short front fender, and it works ok, but it needs to be short fender so you can still tuck the support arm pretty far down the wheel. Hope that helps!

Good info, thx for sharing. I rarely use the trail doc anyway, so I think this is a good call and a nice way to save a little money. I believe the Base is only available in matte black. Looks great imo, but something to be aware of.

You bet! Thx for watching and commenting. I’m glad it was helpful to you!

Sorry for the delayed reply. I wanted to check to make sure before answering you because I’ve never tried. Turns out the bottom channel is the same size as the top, so moving the leftover Yakima strip down there makes a lot of sense to me. I’ve heard that can help keep noise down, which would be good since the HD bar is pretty loud to begin with. The bars I have mounted on a rack in the bed aren’t audible in the cab, but on the roof they definitely are, so I may add the under strip to those. Thx for watching, and for thinking about this. 👍🏼

Good point! It’s kind of hard to say, but after seeing both in use for a number of years I’m confident in stating that both seem pretty durable. To your point, it is possible that the paint of the Kuat could be more prone to showing scratches, though I never had that issue. Thx for watching and sharing those thoughts. Much appreciated! 👍🏼

Yes, the pump head is compatible with both Presta and Schrader pumps. Thx for your question and for watching and commenting!

Hero was actually my first true WW kayak, but it’s been like 12 years, so I’ll do my best. Overall I’d say they are not very similar. Hero was shorter and much rounder. It was a good beginner boat imo, bc it was forgiving and slow, giving you time to make moves and not punishing you severely for improper edging, etc. The def downside to the Hero was that it was hole bait. Being that rounded and short (i.e., a potato) made it more likely to get stopped in holes, and tough to get out when that happened. In comparison, the Flow has a true planing hull with much more defined edges, a significantly sharper/sportier bow and stern, and is overall a more modern design. To me it feels very similar to my Antix 2.0, but with better bow rocker, better knee position, some added length, plus of course volume in the stern, making it a river runner, not a half slice. Hope that helps! Thx for watching and commenting. 👍🏼

Here’s a copy of my reply to the Hero question you left in my Flow review video: Hero was actually my first true WW kayak, but it’s been like 12 years, so I’ll do my best. Overall I’d say they are not very similar. Hero was shorter and much rounder. It was a good beginner boat imo, bc it was forgiving and slow, giving you time to make moves and not punishing you severely for improper edging, etc. The def downside to the Hero was that it was hole bait. Being that rounded and short (i.e., a potato) made it more likely to get stopped in holes, and tough to get out when that happened. In comparison, the Flow has a true planing hull with much more defined edges, a significantly sharper/sportier bow and stern, and is overall a more modern design. To me it feels very similar to my Antix 2.0, but with better bow rocker, better knee position, some added length, plus of course volume in the stern, making it a river runner, not a half slice. Hope that helps! Thx for watching and commenting. 👍🏼

Haha, thx. I appreciate you watching and commenting. Good luck with your purchase!

Good questions. I believe parts are available for both. My experience is that Kuat has better CS than Thule. It was easier for me to talk to a human with Kuat, and just felt smaller/more personal. Maybe things have changed though bc it’s been a few years since I’ve reached out to either. Thx for watching and commenting! 👍🏼

Good stuff! Thx for watching and commenting. I totally agree that Yakima crossbars are so much more secure than factory. Not cheap but a worthwhile upgrade if you are hauling gear more than once or twice a year.

Thule seemed to hold up well, but I’m in PNW where it’s mostly rain and very little salt on roads, it at all. It does have more plastic than some other racks, so that may help.

Wow, that’s gtk. I never would have thought about that one, and def important with so many e-bikes out there nowadays. Seems like they should have built it to same capacity as the rack, imo. Thx for watching and commenting!

DT does seem to crush it for tire pricing and service. I’ve been back multiple times and they’re always great. Thx for watching and commenting. 👍🏼

Wear indicator strips are down in the tread, between the lugs. They are little raised lines. Hope that helps.

Thanks! The Kuat is def more compact and so it does feel easier to move around imo. The Sherpa is a really nice choice too!

I just placed the order on the Sherpa

@yebogogo64 nice!! I know a lot of people who swear by that rack as the best lightweight quality bang-for-your-buck tray rack. Enjoy!

Great to hear! I didn’t find much about that rack to complain about. Very solid indeed. Enjoy, and thx for watching and commenting. 👍🏼

That definitely understandable! I just never get very much water in any of my boats unless I swim, and thankfully that’s a rare thing for me, so using a sponge for a second seems easier and gets that small amount of water completely out. I certainly know a lot of people who drain real amounts of water out after every paddle though, so I can see why not everyone would feel the same as me re drain plugs. Thx for watching and commenting. 👍🏼

Haha, well it is what it is. I don’t run marathons and I don’t jockey horses, and no matter how much I eat I don’t gain weight. And yeah, it def makes a boat perform differently than someone with say 50 more lbs in same size boat. And being light and tall means I can’t always fit in the size I should be in for my weight. I’ve def found a lot of boats that do fit me well though: M Antix 2, M Flow, S Gnar, S Firecracker, S Ripper 2, etc.

It’s definitely at the medium end of small, which is a size that often fits me best. I know a lot of smaller boaters, esp women, who felt the S Gnar was too large bc of this. I ended up in a M Flow, which is only 1” longer than S Gnar, and one of the reasons I like it more is bc the rails are a little more defined/engaged.

None at all 🤞🏼

That’s understandable. It is definitely expensive, even compared to other high end tray racks. The Thule is a nice rack too, and I’m sure will serve you well. If you haven’t already, you may want to check out my comparison btwn XT Pro and NV 2.0 ua-cam.com/video/8DM0JkyNicc/v-deo.htmlsi=mXEUiAu144ro88KP

Yeah, I’m 6’ 135#, size 10 street shoes. No real issues w fit for me in M Antix 2. I’d prefer higher knees (like my S Firecracker has), and I can’t wear bulky footwear, but otherwise it’s fine. I can wear size 11 Hiyaks (sized up for dry suit booties), just not full on shoes/boots. Hope that helps. Thx for watching and commenting. 👍🏼

Yeah, spray is definitely the hardest thing to contend w imo. Nothing is perfect, but hydrophobic lens cover def makes a difference. 🚿

Yeah, kind of ridiculous how many parts that one involves. FrontLoader is always a good choice. Thx for watching and commenting. 👍🏼

Yeah, I can’t disagree with you there. It’s definitely possible to compromise a locking hitch pin (like the Kuat uses) too, but I still think it’s more secure than what Thule is doing to secure their rack. Thx for watching and commenting.

Thank you. I think it might depend on the truck, but you are correct that with my Tacoma both racks do touch the tailgate. I made another comparison video between two Kuat racks (Piston and NV 2.0), and I’m pretty sure I lower the tailgate in that one, so you could at least see it for the Kuat rack. It’s here if you’re interested: ua-cam.com/video/3lJjzE8Mh1o/v-deo.htmlsi=8av3KqaOskevJrbU

Thanks! I’m glad it was helpful. Nice choice with the Kuat and glad you got it assembled. I’m sure you are enjoying the ease of use over your old hanging rack. Tray racks are so nice for day to day use.

You’re welcome! Glad it was helpful, and I appreciate you taking the time to comment. 🙏

The added wheels are nice for sure, but I still think build quality on the Kuat is better. More metal, more solid, better finish. Release handle on Thule is a nice feature too though. Can’t go wrong with either tbh.

Thank you! I agree. I am leaning more towards the Kuat.

@@ericgonzalez6686 you bet. Happy to help. Good luck in your decision and finding a good deal on one! 👍🏼

Both are super solid racks, and I agree that the wheels on the XTR are super convenient. Glad you’re enjoying the new rack, and thx for watching and commenting. 👍🏼

Haha, neither do those shades and that v-neck your sporting brah! 😎😜 Seriously though, I’m sure you’ll be very happy to know that most of those stickers have been removed from that vehicle, and the Tacoma has been limited to a very sensible number of stickers (3) as well. 🙄

That’s a good question, but unfortunately it’s one I can’t help with since I’m in OR where it only snows at elevation and they don’t use salt on the roads. My old stomping grounds were WI though, so I know what you mean about how much that salt can take a toll on things. I’m guessing they would do ok since they have auto quality finishes, and the Pro has an even more durable coating, but I can’t say from experience.

Hmm, not sure how they would fit on a 2014, but maybe others will know. The Falkens def do have a nice look to them.

True. I’ve been back multiple times since. Good stuff. Thx for watching and commenting. 👍🏼

Nice! I’m still loving this paddle. The plastic ferrule failed on my first one, so I glued it into a 1-piece paddle and the replacement paddle is my 2-piece now. It has an aluminum ferrule that has been great! Good luck with your visit to Poland. Sounds fun! 🇵🇱

@@kevinhill.8 thanks for this video! It seems the G-Power is a great paddle, but the joint seems to be a major concern. So your first one broke and you just ended up gluing it together? I am in the market for a new paddle and would like to get a two piece to use for playboating and creeking.

@@kevinhill.8 thank you Kevin

Haha, yeah it is a pretty dope setup. They did it right! 😎

Thx much! I appreciate you watching and commenting, and I’m glad the reviews were useful.

I had one other person ask about this so double checked and it’s just an open hole that goes into the rack itself. I even poured water in and it flows out from any number of large openings in the rack itself. So no worries re water, ice, mud, etc. in my opinion. Hope that helps.

Thx

Thanks for watching and commenting! 🙏

Glad it was helpful! Thx for watching and commenting. Enjoy the Kuat! 👍🏼

Yeah, I think maybe they don’t sell it any more. I’d say prob best to either call etrailer or Thule and ask to be sure you get right one.

Excellent. Thx for both your comments. I’m glad the reviews were helpful!