YAKIMA – ShowDown Rooftop Mounted Load-Assist Kayak and SUP Rack for Vehicles, Carry 1 Kayak or 2 SUP Boards

The media could not be loaded.Game changer for me. I have an 11’ Pau Hana Big EZ Hawaii paddleboard. I also have a 2008 Toyota Sienna. I have a Thule rack, but so difficult for me to get that huge board on top of the van. If my husband or a second person is not around to help me load the board I am dead in the water. These racks have given me so much independence. I was able to easily load and unload my board in minutes. I thought it would still be difficult pushing the board up, but it was so easy. I did take a small step ladder with me just in case.The only thing that did not work for my 2008 Toyota is that I did not end up having 3” of over hang. So when I pull my board down it’s laying on the van door. I used some of the pads that came with the racks in the back part that touches the van. I have to be careful when pulling the paddleboard down and not drop it on the door. Otherwise it has been great. I also purchased the locks for the racks but am not sure I will have enough space to put the key in since I had to install the rack as close to the end of the van rack as possible leaving little room to insert a key.Have not used it with my 14’ Hurricane Kayak which only weights 50 lbs. I don’t think I will have any issues.