Thule DockGrip – Carries up to 36″ wide kayaks and SUPs – Fits all hull shapes – Fits most roof rack cross bars – Kayak roof rack – Stand up paddleboard compatible – 85lb weight capacity

Esp. for price, I expected a tad more in the… I’ll call it ‘convenience’ category. Using in combo with the Thule ‘aeroblade bar’, & maybe some of the fault can go there as well… these just stick up too far to leave on top when not in use (just looks silly). Thule actually states in the manual as well ‘remove when not in use’ (lol – seriously?). Regardless, this also points to the conundrum of the associated rubber strip that fills the ‘track’ in the aeroblade bars (though these also ship with the hardware to mount ON the bars, not using the ‘track’ which gives the cleanest look when they are in use, not so much when mounted ON the bars,)… which is, you really need TWO sets of rubber strips (one for when they’re not installed, and one for when they are – in order to prevent pretty loud whistling of the bar), of which the aeroblade only comes with one – extra’s are $10!Anyhoo, when positioned & strapped properly, it DOES hold a yak like it’s life depended on it. I don’t even bother with a stern line tie down. Absolutely that confident in the provided straps and just a backup bow line. I think if I did it again though, I’d have to go with the “Hull-a-Port aero”. Looks like it would be fine when installed, not carrying, & locked down. Plus, think you can fit a 2nd set up there if need be.SO…. unless you don’t mind these large unsightly things sitting on top of your car without a yak, you’ll have to install/uninstall these every – single – time – you wanna go yakkin’ (to include the rubber strip). (or you could alternatively just leave ’em on the aeroblade / etc. cross bars, and install/uninstall THAT whole thing every single time – or attach them ON the bars using the included hardware…..)

Easy for one person to install, and the kayak stays put. Straps to hold it down are easy to manipulate and hold tight. Can adjust easily to basically mold to the kayak. Also easy to take off and store in the original ox for the off season. Worth the price!