How to load a Hobie Outback kayak on a Ford Escape

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.

[@gwpikeca01]

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

[@KayakFlyAngler]

Thanks for watching! Enjoy the Outback. It's a great kayak.

[@tentring6280]

real man

[@Raychristofer]

Good vid bro, very detailed.

[@KayakFlyAngler]

Raychristofer Thanks for watching!

[@tentring6280]

gangster stuff

[@KayakFlyAngler]

I have the Mako saddles which are older but do the trick.

[@Baseballfan19946]

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

[@micholejensen767]

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.

[@ShoeTELEVISION]

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

[@mikeperry9794]

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

[@KayakFlyAngler]

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.

[@farooqpervez2426]

can you please tell us what kayak carrier you are using on your car's roof rack?

[@KayakFlyAngler]

+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.

[@vincentholman4527]

Which Yakima saddles are you using, please?

[@willgreen9936]

Why not add a large carabiner to the rope, instead of tying the rope each time.

[@KayakFlyAngler]

+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!

[@snorkel7684]

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.

[@KayakFlyAngler]

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.

[@redsunn21]

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!

[@KayakFlyAngler]

Thanks for the tip! And thanks for watching!