How to load a Hobie Outback kayak on a Ford Escape
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- Опубліковано 25 сер 2024
- Some basic instruction on how I load and unload my Hobie Outback mirage. I explain the use of a guy rope that I copied from another video on UA-cam as well as show the changes to my scupper cart design based on the Hobie cart design.
Thanks for the video. Just bought an outback and your method of using the guide rode mades the loading and unloading very easy and more importantly very safe. Thanks
Thanks for watching! Enjoy the Outback. It's a great kayak.
real man
Good vid bro, very detailed.
Raychristofer Thanks for watching!
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I have the Mako saddles which are older but do the trick.
Nice video; I woud have the exact application. However, I am playying on aslo getting yakima saddles but do not know if they would work on the factory cross rails. Do you have any idea if they would? I want to say they are like an aeroblade rather than circle bars, what do you have/recommend for your cross rails
Thanks for watching and the comment! You should be able to get an adaptor for any rail. Your local rack shop should have them. I can recommend some in Portland, Oregon if you run into problems.
i have an outback and a 2011 imprezza...such a pain to load it!!! have to get rollers but still sucks worst part about it
Did you use the Ford rails or get the Yakima complete system? Just got a predator 13 and the ford racks are trash for the most part
Thanks for the question! I have a Yakima rack. I picked one up used (there are a couple used rack stores in Portland). Tip - if you find a good deal on some longer bars, they can always be cut down.
can you please tell us what kayak carrier you are using on your car's roof rack?
+Billoo Pervez Thanks for the question and thanks for watching! I have an older Yakima rack with mako saddles. Both work great for my purpose.
Which Yakima saddles are you using, please?
Why not add a large carabiner to the rope, instead of tying the rope each time.
+Will Green Thanks for watching and the question! Your idea is spot on. I do use a carabiner instead of tying on the rope. I haven't had the chance to update the video. Thanks again!
Please show us how this is done with a small woman all by herself. I have the same kayak but I am only 5ft 5in.
sharon Zito Thanks for watching! Let me know what else you need. I can provide more details but I need to understand what you need to see - height of car, racks, etc.
how to "UNLOAD" ,,, use towel on the rear hatch , stops saltwater from seeping into your vehicle... saltwater will eat through that paint in no time... been there done that but good vid!
Thanks for the tip! And thanks for watching!