Where are Yakima racks made?
Our products are made in several locations. We have company owned factories in Taiwan and mainland China. We have company owned factories in Taiwan and mainland China. We also build our cargo boxes, and do final fitting on a number of products at our facility in Southern California. If you have further questions please contact us here, or by phone at 888-925-4621 during business hours.Our products are made in several locations. We have company owned factories in Taiwan and mainland China. We also build our cargo boxes, and do final fitting on a number of products at our facility in Southern California.
Are Yakima roof racks universal?
The simple answer is no. It depends on the Yakima roof rack system you own or are looking to rent. First off a difference exists between the rack system that may come on your car and the rack system you may need to install to attach a rooftop carrier, bike rack or other Yakima product. Keep that in mind. Yakima – number two in the North American market with a wide range of products within several sub-categories and some sales of roof racks in Europe. Küat – number three in bike racks in North America, but very limited sales otherwise.For the most part the price between the main rack companies is comparable. While it is possible to find some much cheaper racks out there, it’s very important you do your research to ensure the quality of the product you are buying. Both Yakima and Thule guarantee their fits are secure and will not damage your vehicle.
What is EasyTop Yakima roof rack?
Temporary roof rack solution Super simple, the EasyTop is an instant roof rack. Strap it on top of almost any vehicle to carry up to 36 kg of long, flat gear – from skis and snowboards to kayaks and surfboards. It installs in minutes – just loop it through the door frames and buckle it up. Never hang your sit-on-top kayak by the scuppers or handles, as this will damage the kayak. Sit-on-Top Kayak Storage Cheat Sheet: DoubleU Hull: Found on the Sportsman 106/120, PDL 106/120, AutoPilot 120/136, and all Topwater models. Upside-down on padded bars or straps.Our favorite solution for if you don’t have a roof rack, cross bars, or anything of the sort on your car, is to secure your kayaks by running the ratchet straps through the inside of your car. We also highly recommend putting down blankets or a yoga mat on your roof prior to loading the boat on to avoid any scratches!Storing your kayak upside down is the most risk-averse option, as resting it on its side can dent whichever side has direct contact with the bars. Hanging by the handles: If you hang your kayak by the handles on the front and back, you’ll put strain on the ends.The biggest downside of a sit-on-top kayak is the open design leaves the paddler more exposed to the elements. There is no cockpit to seal off from rain, wind or cold weather. The scupper holes that make them so quick to drain and easy to rescue may also allow water back up into the boat from beneath.