• Yakima Showdown -  Rack-n-Roll
  • Yakima Showdown -  Rack-n-Roll
  • Yakima Showdown -  Rack-n-Roll
  • Yakima Showdown -  Rack-n-Roll
  • Yakima Showdown -  Rack-n-Roll
  • Yakima Showdown -  Rack-n-Roll
  • Yakima Showdown -  Rack-n-Roll
  • Yakima Showdown -  Rack-n-Roll
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Yakima

Showdown

Showdown

$648.95 USD
$648.95 USD
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The first load-assist mount to handle both SUPs and kayaks, makes loading and unloading heavy boats and boards a breeze. The lightweight mount tilts down more than two feet from the roof rack, takes on up to 45% of the boat's weight, then helps gently raise it up to the top of the vehicle. Once loaded it securely cradles your boat or boards for the ride. At only 21 lbs. it's super lightweight but built burly enough to wrangle an 80 lb. load.

PRODUCT DETAILS
  • Easily load and unload kayaks and boards at waist level at the side of the vehicle with the easy to use slide and tilt mechanism
  • 80 lb. boat and board capacity easily handles a large kayak or two boards
  • SpeedClamp tool free attachment
  • Lightweight materials and construction don’t eat up roof’s carrying capacity
  • Tilts down a lengthy 26” from roof rack height
  • Provides 30-45% weight assistance (depending on boat width)
  • Felt-covered cradles flex to conform to hull for secure transport
  • Folds down flat to reduce drag and noise when not in use
  • Heavy-Duty Straps and Bow and Stern Tie-Downs included (Hood Anchor, sold separately, is required for vehicles with no attachment points for Bow and Stern Tie-Downs)
  • Locks to base rack with SKS Lock Cores for added security (sold separately)
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Customer Reviews

Based on 18 reviews
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Debbie C.
AWESOME KAYAK RACK!!!!

I purchased this rack to use for my 9.5' Ocean Kayak on my Bronco Sport SUV. I have the standard Yakima cross rails and this rack works perfectly with them. I love that you can side load your kayak, secure it and then push it up on top of your vehicle. It locks in place and looks great. A lot of fellow kayakers have seen me use the rack and ask me about it. I would highly recommend this rack to anyone with a kayak.
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Gordon Hom
Not well thought out design for various hull sizes

I was excited when I saw this and totally replaced my Yakima racks for it (new bed tracks, bars, and tonneau cover). My old roller/cradle set up made loading and unloading on my Tundra difficult because it has the tow package. I was so disappointed when I went to load my OC1 for the first time. The cradled don't work for slim hull shells like OC1 or surf ski. The lower cradle is fixed and the movable cradle pops out so it won't fit sung to the hull. Had to slide the cradle so it could just be tightened which left some gap under the shell. Had to used some cardboard and bungee cords. I will have to find some pads to bridge the gap. Works well with SUP and traditional kayaks. Also, when loaded they don't slide smoothly and evenly when lifting or lowering.
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Customer
Made it Work on the Wrong Kind of Rack

I like the idea behind this system. However, Yakima will officially say my rack is not compatible with the Showdown. I have a Thule Aeroblade which has no overhang. So initially I looked at every loading concept out there for kayaks and SUPs but I always came back to the Showdown as being the best idea, so I wondered if I could make it work with my rack. I only planned to use the Showdown for a 20 pound racing SUP so I felt if I could if I could move all the clamps over about six inches that would not overload the structure. Moving the clamps was fairly simple, all I had to do was unbolt the clamps, drill new holes and reattach. So far everything is working out really well. The Showdown makes loading and unloading my SUP very easy, I'm glad I could make it work for me.
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