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Yakima Mako Aero Saddles

Travel > Car RacksRated: ***** by 2 reviews.

Rock/Creek Outfitters

The Mako Aero Saddles by Yakima are designed to keep your boat super secure, yet cradles it gently while traveling to your boating destination.  The Dynaflex pads are flexible and grip the hull, while the rubber centers make contact when you tighten the straps to keep it secure.  The form fitting cradle fits any hull shape while the padded buckle protects your boat and vehicle from scratches. 

Features:

  • Cores sold seperately
  • Dynaflex™ pads flex to grip the hull and rubber centers make contact when you tighten the straps to keep it securely in place throughout your journey
  • For use with plastic and composite hulls
  • Form-fitting cradle fits any hull shape
  • Includes Bow/Stern Tie-Down Strap to complete kayak stability
  • Mako Aero Saddles feature SKS locking
  • Mako Aero fit round, square and factory crossbars out of the box
  • Mako Saddles fit round and square crossbars
  • Mako pads provide superior protection for your hull
  • Padded buckle protects your boat and your vehicle
  • Saddle-type carrier that cradles a kayak hull-side down on rack. Universal mounting hardware included.
  • Sold in pairs. If you need 4 total, please order 2 sets.
  • The pads also allow for easier sliding of kayak into cradles.
  • Tightening strap gives you complete control over the grip

Altrec

It’s hard to beat simple and easy. Yakima's Mako Aero is just that. Attach them to your rack, lay your boat on them and tie them down, quick, simple, easy. The Mako Aero's form fitting cradle fits any hull shape. Dynaflex™ pads flex to grip the boat hull securely. Includes bow/stern tie down straps for complete kayak stability. A soft polyester pad with a self adhesive back attaches to the saddle protecting the finish on your boat. Compatible with round, square and some factory crossbars out of the box, also works with Mighty Mounts (sold separately) to fit a wider range of factory racks. Sold in pairs. One pair supports 1/2 of your boat, front or back.

Features:

  • Attachment:Round, square and some factory crossbars
  • Compatible with round, square and most factory mounts
  • Dynaflex&8482; pads
  • Locking:No
  • One pair supports one end of your boat, front or back, not both.
  • Polyester pad with self adhesive peal and stick back

NRS.com

It’s hard to beat simple and easy. Yakima's Mako Aero is just that. Attach them to your rack, lay your boat on them and tie them down, quick, simple, easy.

Features:

  • A soft polyester pad with a self adhesive back attaches to the saddle protecting the finish on your boat.
  • Compatible with round, square and some factory crossbars out of the box, also works with Mighty Mounts (sold separately) to fit a wider range of factory racks.
  • Dynaflex™ pads flex to grip the boat hull securely.
  • Includes bow/stern tie down straps for complete kayak stability.
  • Sold in pairs. One pair supports 1/2 of your boat, front or back.
  • The Mako Aero's form fitting cradle fits any hull shape.

REI

Yakima Mako Aero Kayak Saddles are custom-designed with form-fitting cradles to fit all popular boat chine shapes.

  • Mako Aero saddles fit directly onto most aerodynamic factory, round and square crossbars
  • Pad is recessed so that boats slide easily over the saddle when loaded
  • When strap is tightened, raised pads of soft Dynaflex™ material securely grip the boat hull
  • Strap design features a quick-release anchor, allowing strap to be easily removed when not in use
  • Soft pad around the buckle protects the vehicle and boat from scratches
  • Comes with one set of bow/stern tie-downs with adjustable strap and heavy-duty hooks
  • Sold as a pair with strap included; customize with another pair of Mako Aero Saddles or a pair of HullyRollers, sold separately


Backcountry.com

The simple and functional Yakima Mako Aero Saddles carry your sea or whitewater kayak, and they fit nearly any factory bars right out of the box. Plenty of padding on the Mako Aero Saddles and the included straps, ensures your boat doesn't get scratched up during transport. Yakima even added bow and stern tie-down straps to eliminate every last bit of wobble. These saddles come two to a package. Pair with a second set or match with a pair of HullyRollers.


Moosejaw

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Attachment:Round, square and some factory crossbars
Compatibility:Round, square, & factory bars
Dimensions:Height:8.5 Width:7.75 Length: 9.5
Locking:No
Locks Included:No, sold separately
Manufacturer Warranty:1 Year
Manufacturer's SKU #:8004044
Max Load:1 Kayak (when paired with a second set)
Recommended Use:Shuttling a sea or river kayak

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Legend

  •     - Altrec
  •     - Backcountry.com
  •     - REI
  •     - Moosejaw
  •     - NRS.com
  •     - Rock/Creek Outfitters

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Reviews:

great product

Rating:*****
I recently made a 1300 mile trip from Carlsbad, NM to Moab, UT and back. I carried my kayak using a pair of Mako Saddles and Hully Rollers. Whether driving 75 mph into a 20 - 30 mph wind on Westbound I40 or doing 70 with a strong side wind on US 285, the kayak never budged. I could look through the sunroof see how stable it was. Great product.
Ken from NM at REI on 05/21/2009

"You need this for your yak!"

Rating:*****
If you enjoy getting up to about 70 mph. and sending your yak into orbit then this is not the product to buy. I have an Native Ultimate 14.5, and carry it on a double cab tacoma. I'm telling you it does not move even when I go 80.
Adam at Moosejaw on 04/21/2008