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Height is no longer an issue! This Thule® carrier actually lowers down, enabling anyone to load and unload a kayak from their vehicle. With a more robust latch mechanism, the improved Thule 897XT Hullavator offers greater boat capacity and protection than the previous 897 Hullavator model.
Thule 897XT Hullavator, an award winning kayak lift system has been enhanced and now offers greater boat capacity and protection with a more robust latch mechanism.
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The Best Kayak Carrier Ever! | |
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| I have owned two sets of Hullivators for three years and use them year round in Florida and in the North East. I belong to two kayak clubs and when the members saw how easy it is to load a kayak, many went out and purchased them. They all rave about them and now call me "Hullavator Bob"! The units go on and off the roof in seconds by pulling out a single pin, leaving only the thin support brackets attached to the Thule rack. Some wind noise is the only thing that remains. The paint on the support brackets is the only weak point, requiring a seasonal wire brushing and re-paint if it bothers you. It does not effect performance. Make sure the bars are in perfect square alignment and the arms will go up very easily and lock into place. Save your back and buy a set or two! | |
| Bob at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 11/07/2008 | |
Extremely awesome !! | |
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| I own the Tarpon 160i Angler…16 feet long weights 70lbs, not heavy but difficult to maneuver if you have a tall truck. With the Hullavator makes it easy and effortlessly to transport a Kayak. The Hullivator not only is a superb product but also looks awesome... when in top of any SUV van, or truck... Specially For all the kayakers with a tall truck or vans, this is the perfect Instrument to safely and secure transport your Kayak. | |
| Gustav at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 05/31/2008 | |
Takes the work out of loading Kayak | |
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| Could not handle getting kayak off and on car by my self. Now it is no problem. Have been ask at least 20 times were someone could get the unit. Poor written instrutions the DVD is much better. Not easy to remove from cross bars so I remove them also and will only take it apart when ski season starts. | |
| Jim at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 09/29/2006 | |
Works very well | |
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| Does exactly as promised, but lift rate (spring strength) varies per hullavator. Seem to have more drag without my sea kayaks on board, so it pays to remove them when not needed. That is fast and easy to do if you remove the Thule load bar with it, with a helper. It is pretty heavy. | |
| Avid paddler at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 07/15/2008 | |
Finally, I could go kayaking by myself | |
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| The design of the product could use little more refinement. However, this is ONLY product that you can place a heavy kayak on to a high roofed vehicle such as Land Rover Discovery without one or two additional helpers. | |
| Steve the Kayaker at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 02/04/2008 | |
LOADING MADE EASY | |
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| With a big truck to carry the Kayaks on, the Hullavtor makes it a snap to load and unload. Very easy to use, and saved my back! I would recommend this product to anyone. | |
| JJ at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 11/07/2007 | |
Just too easy | |
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| Love the hullavator, My wife wanted a way that she could get the kayak on top of the car. This was the best way. | |
| Erine the rower at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 07/17/2007 | |
Not as easy as it looks | |
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| 1. heavy almost a third of most roof rack ratings 2. Alot of sway when it comes down, use alot of care not to damage veichle. 3. Locks in place, to raise you must release lock and lift with each hand, my wife was unable to do it. She was the main reason for spending the money. Once the boat was up a foot or so the equipment took over and handled the boat, the first foot is a real bear! | |
| amc at Eastern Mountain Sports (EMS) on 07/14/2008 | |
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