Best Lift Assist Carrier for Stand-Up Paddle Board
Question:
part # TH898 Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist with Tie-Downs - Side Loading. does this work with paddle boards or are there adapters to carry a paddle board with part # TH898
asked by: Ken S
Expert Reply:
We do have a great option for you, though the Thule Hullavator Pro # TH898 would not work with a paddle board because it would not be tall enough. The J-style of the Hullavator's cradles has tie-downs on top and a SUP does not have the height for it to be secured.
Instead, the best lift assist for your SUP is the Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs # Y04081 because it actually comes with saddles for your paddle board, as you can see by the cut out of the instruction manual I added. The other great thing about the ShowDown is that it can even hold your paddles with the Yakima TopGrip Brackets # Y04086, which will attach directly to the ShowDown, saving you even more space in your vehicle.
Additionally, I strongly recommend adding Yakima Lock Cores # Y07202 to lock the ShowDown to your crossbars and protect your investment.
The only thing to note with the ShowDown # Y04081 is that it does require your vehicle's crossbars to be at least 24" apart and they also need to extend 3-1/2" past the rack's towers (or feet). It is also important to note that the ShowDown is not compatible with roof racks that clamp on to a vehicle's door jambs.
If you happen to have a roof rack which clamps onto your door jambs there would not be a carrier that has lift assist so you'd need a standard carrier, the Lockrack Adjustable XL Watersport Carrier # LR54FR or SUPDawg Carrier # Y04075.
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Products Referenced in This Question
Lockrack Adjustable XL Watersport Carrier - Canoe, Kayak, or 2 SUPs - Side Loading - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Canoe
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Folding
- Bars with T-Slots
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Lockrack
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Yakima SUPDawg Stand-Up Paddleboard Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - 2 Boards
- Watersport Carriers
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Rear Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- Yakima
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Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Paddle Board
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Yakima
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Yakima TopGrip Paddle, Shovel, or Axe Holder Brackets for Roof Rack Crossbars - Universal Mount
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Carriers
- Ax Carriers
- Shovel Carriers
- Paddle Carriers
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 2)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Yakima
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Product Page this Question was Asked From
Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Roof Rack and Lift Assist w/ Tie-Downs - Saddle Style - Universal Mount
- Watersport Carriers
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- Saddle-Style
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Track Mount
- Clamp On
- Load Assist
- Thule
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