... make Kayak Loading an easy, one person Load from rear. Side Loads are more difficult,
usually requiring two people and a step stool.
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All kayak carriers are not the same!
Neither are
all kayak hull shapes the same...
The new "Gull Wing" saddle will
outperform all others.
Our large surface of contact will not dent your poly kayak like competitors!
Fits 95% of hull shapes when placed near the mid section of any length kayak
(most sit-on-top kayaks can be carried upside down on your rack, but it is
a more difficult load from the side of the car requiring two people). And yet its still
very soft to cradle your expensive poly or composite kayak.
It's tough ABS shape will both support and conform to your kayak's hull shape.
Won't dent your kayak hull like the others. The new "Gull Wing" kayak carrier will outperform
all others and fit 95% of all hull shapes. No other saddles have this much surface area to
protect your kayak's hull shape against denting. Made of tough ABS plastic with a soft felt
surface on top. Gull Wings are the only saddles that allow you to load from the side of your
vehicle OR you can slide your kayak forward when loading from the rear of the vehicle. Other
brand saddles actually resist sliding the kayak forward and make loading more difficult.
Choose the model that best fits your kayak:
The standard "Gull Wing" with its huge 19" x 12"
carpeted surface. Gull Wing saddles fit any kayak with a rounded bottom
(such as Old Town Dirigo or Current design Kestrel or Vision, also fits all sea kayaks OR any
vee bottom Kayaks such as Wilderness Systems Tsunami or Pungo AND any Eddyline kayak.
OR the "Gull Wing XL" with a shallow "V" shape and even bigger 22" x 12' carpeted surface.
Gull wing XL saddles fit kayaks with a wider, flatter
bottom: such as Old Town Vapor or Loon, Wilderness Systems Pamlico or Tarpon, Perception Prodigy,
Native WaterCraft Marvel or Inuit.
Click here for Gull Wing and Gull Wing XL fit chart.
The carpeted surface will act as "rollers" to load and unload your boat.
Compare our 228 square inch (or 264 sq. in. - XL) surface against competitors rollers and saddles of
8 to 48 square inches.
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Got A FACTORY INSTALLED RACK?
(Left) Look at the ease
of installation with this "Universal Mighty Mount". It will attach to any shape
factory installed cross bars.
Only two small hand wheels to loosen to install. "Bottom hinged" Universal Mighty
Mounts will grab any shape crossbars. A second set of bottom jaw mounts are included
for any oversized crossbars.
Both our "Gull Wing" and "Gull Wing XL" kayak Saddles are available in Universal versions
to fit factory installed racks.
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THIS STANDARD "V" SHAPE of our GULL WING Kayak Saddle fits most TOURING KAYAKS
or where the crossbars are placed further apart.
Huge 12" x 19" carpeted surface
makes for an easy rear load and won't dent hulls.
GULL WING
KAYAK SADDLES
This amazing shape guides your4 kayak while an easy push on to its large 12" x 19" wide carpeted surface is like you'll
see at the box stores. Semi "V" shape fits most 12' to 17' kayaks with sleeker hull shapes.
One pair of Gull Wing saddles carries one kayak.
Basic Model Fits Yakima/Thule racks.
Two 10' Tie down straps included.
Regular Price: $179.
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UNIVERSAL GULL WING
KAYAK SADDLES
Same "V" Shape as the Standard, but has large Snap Arounds on bottom to grab any shape SUV/Minivan
crossbars. Installs easily, 12" x 19" carpeted surface. Pair w/ two tie down straps.
One pair of Gull Wing Kayak Saddles carries one kayak.
Universal Gull Wing Kayak Saddles will attach to any shape factory installed cross bars.
Two 10' tie down straps included.
Regular Price: $189.
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This modified Shallow "V" of our GULL WING XL Kayak Saddle fits most RECREATION KAYAKS
with flatter bottoms or where crossbars are closer together.
Same carpeted surface but increased width (12" x 22")
GULL WING XL
KAYAK SADDLES
Perfect for Small Sit In/Sit On type kayaks being carried on smaller roof lines where the crossbars are very close together.
Pr. w/ straps.
Gull Wing XL fits kayaks with a wider, flatter bottom: such as Old Town Vapor or Loon, Wilderness Systems Pamlico or Tarpon,
Perception Prodigy, Native WaterCraft Marvel or Inuit.
One pair of Gull Wing saddles carries one kayak.
Basic Model Fits Yakima/Thule racks.
Two 10' Tie down straps included.
Regular Price: $189.
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UNIIVERSAL GULL WING XL
KAYAK SADDLES
Perfect for Small Sit In/Sit On type kayaks being carried on smaller roof lines where the crossbars are very close together.
Pr. w/ straps.
Gull Wing XL fits kayaks with a wider, flatter bottom: such as Old Town Vapor or Loon, Wilderness Systems Pamlico or Tarpon,
Perception Prodigy, Native WaterCraft Marvel or Inuit.
Universal Gull Wing XL Kayak Saddles will attach to any shape factory installed cross bars.
Two 10' tie down straps included.
Regular Price: $199.
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We reserve the right to change product specifications
and prices at any time without notice.
We use and recommend many Yakima products and parts. "SnapArounds" and
"Universal Mighty Mounts" are patented registered trademarks of Yakima, Inc.
Good Morning Mark,
Just a quick note to let you know I received the Gullwing Kayak Saddles. They installed
quickly and easily and are exactly what I wanted. Great quality, great product. Thanks !!
-Tad
Shown above: The Gull Wing Saddle with the Velcro Attached 12" SUV Roller
onto the car's rear window plastic spoiler! Three 2" x 3 ½" Velcro strips install
to the cars surface and attach to the velcro bottom on the roller. We are the alternative
to tough loading and scratches on your car. Magnet bottom 12' roller also available for
metal surfaces.
Click below for important safety information.
 NOTE:
Oak Orchard Canoe recommends the fail-safe security system of
Yakima "Strap Caps" on the end
of your Yakima crossbars. Yakima's "Strap Caps" fasten onto the ends your crossbars
with a screwdriver and each have a tab hanging down so it is impossible for your
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Shown above: Chrysler MiniVan. Note the
large distance from the factory rack crossbar and the installed Gull Wing to
the rear of the vehicle. This distance is shortened considerably by adding the
Oak Orchard 12" Fin Style SUV/Minivan Loader Roller in the 5th door roof crack. Now
loading from the rear with the fin style roller onto the Gull Wing is easy!
Note: All cartopped canoes and kayaks should be secured front and
back to car bumpers with ropes or bow/stern security straps (sold separately). These will prevent loss onto
the road behind you and to remind one from entering the garage or low overheads. Front & Back Tie Downs in
Less Than 2 Minutes!
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