According to Yakima, the Yakima ShowDown Kayak or SUP Carrier and Lift Assist # Y04081 will hang down 26 inches from the top of the crossbars.
I do recommend adding the Yakima SKS Lock Cores # Y07202 to lock the ShowDown to your rack and help protect your investment.
I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of the Yakima ShowDown # Y04081. view full answer...
When we have asked Thule about how far the Thule Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier and Lift Assist # TH898 hangs down from the top of the crossbars, they told us that it will extend down 40 inches, as you can see in the accompanying photo I added for you.
The one thing I do recommend with the Hullavator is to add the Thule One-Key System Lock Cylinders # TH450200 to lock it to your rack, helping protect your investment.
I have added a link to a video review for you to check out as well of... view full answer...
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