Thule K-Guard Kayak Carrier ($545)
The K-Guard from Thule is a really fancy bit of kit. Designed for safety and security it is a top end kayak carrying solution.
The soft rubber supports adapt to differently shaped kayaks, maintaining good pressure distribution over the watercraft's hull. The cradles tilt to assist with the loading process.
In the closed position the cradles conceal the attachment screws and key locking mechanism to give a stylish, clean look to the set up.
Supplied with key locking tie down straps with a steel cable core to deter theft of your kayak. The tie down straps are 4 meters long.
Attaches to the T-Channel on a wide range of roof rack brands.
Thule K-Guard 840 features
- Carries one kayak up to 45kg
- Steel core, 4 meter locking tie down straps
- Key locks to roof racks
- Tilt to assist with watercraft loading
- Soft cradles adjust to hull profile
- Quick and easy to fit to the roof racks
- Manufacturer's warranty 5 years (2 years, extend to 3 years by registering product)
Compatible with these roof racks:
- Thule: All bar styles
- Rhino Aero, 32x20mm square bar and Vortex
- Whispbar
- Prorack P-Bar
- Rola Sports (2005 on)
What you get
- 2 cradles
- 2 locking tie downs
- attachment kits for the above roof rack types
- key locks
Fitting instructions
What Steve thinks......
The Thule K-Guard is a great bit of kit. Key locking to the vehicle and key locking straps provide an unmatched level of security from theft. The product is well made as is typical for Thule and is worth the extra cost over cheaper alternatives.
