Can I transport with load bars only?

[HobieScot]

I always transport upside down with the bottom of the hull facing up. I want more contact between the kayak and vehicle

That is not an option for every type of kayak as some have steering controls and other things that could possibly be damaged by transporting it that way

Depending on the hull design you may only have a couple inch wide contact point between the kayak and vehicle if you transport with the hull facing down


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[Iceman]

load bars and a pair of tie downs..........all the time. All you need.

[captnblood34]

Originally Posted by Iceman

load bars and a pair of tie downs..........all the time. All you need.

x2... EVERY time

[Murray]

Originally Posted by captnblood34

x2... EVERY time

x3

[Dave Legacy]

Originally Posted by Murray

x3

I never had to try transporting with load bars alone. The seller of the kayak tossed in some Thule saddles at no cost and they worked out pretty well. The unfortunate reality of how difficult it is to load/unload a big kayak set in, so I need to work on a better technique. Still a success; thanks again, dudes!

[Sir LJ]

Originally Posted by Dave Legacy

I never had to try transporting with load bars alone. The seller of the kayak tossed in some Thule saddles at no cost and they worked out pretty well. The unfortunate reality of how difficult it is to load/unload a big kayak set in, so I need to work on a better technique. Still a success; thanks again, dudes!

Awesome pic!!

[Dave Legacy]

It's a Malibu Pro2 Tandem, so it doesn't have anything fancy up top. I think I should be able to transport it upside-down OK. I appreciate your advice.