Thule

DockGrip Kayak Saddle

Works great for multiple watercraft

Familiarity:

I've put it through the wringer

Picked up a second one after running getting tired of having a j-hook carrier paired with my other dock glide. Works great for a variety of boat types whether canoe or kayak, touring recreational and whitewater. I’ve been using one for years that pretty stays on year round as I kayak until the water freeezes. No issues mechanically and wear is minimal. They aren’t any noisier than any rack attachment on the roof when flat and I don’t really see any impact on mpg having them on the car all the time. Personally I think these are the best option and value available especially if you primarily run solo and using a touring or rec kayak. Takes me less than 2 minutes to load/unload running only straps and an extra minute for a bow tie down. Zero need to run stern line with a single kayak but two kayaks I would. Have had zero issues with a single bow line and straps driving 75mph for extended periods and the t-slots on the base rack have needed minimal adjustment despite extensive (upwards of 200+ trips) a year. 5 stars and taking them on and off is a breeze.

Works Well!

I bought this product for a two door Jeep Wrangler with a Rhino Rack SG 2 Bar Roof Rack. I think it works pretty great, part of my thinks it’s a bit overpriced and two foam blocks could do the same job, but I do appreciate this product and the ratchet devices for the bow and stern work great. The system slides into my grooves on my rack so there was no need for the other equipment.

Perfect Fit

I used the online system to match my vehicle (Genesis GV80) to the appropriate components. Rail and clamp system arrived quickly from Thule, and was easy to install. Great product!

Dock Grip is perfect for my kayak

I have been wanting this kayak rack for a long time and finally bit the bullet and ordered it. I am so happy that I did! This is a great kayak rack! I am a 5’3” woman and I can load my kayak on top of my compact SUV by myself and be ready to roll in about 20 minutes. The dock grip holds my kayak so well that I don’t feel I need to over tighten the cam straps, which is something I felt I had to do with other racks.

Bombproof.

This kayak carrier is excellent. The pads hold the kayak underneath and conform to the shape of the sides. The boat is held very securely.

Sticky. Hard to load.

It is very difficult to load. Not my kayak and my sup board stick to the rubber saddles. My old mount was better having felt pads at the rear. Please let me know if there is a fix for this.

Love them!!

They work perfectly for our 13 foot tandum kayak... they also will fit a 2020 Highlander with factory installed cross bars!!! They are sturdy, made well and definitely get the job down!!

Quality product and well engineered.

Typical of Thule this is a quality product and well engineered. However, the assembly instructions (pictures with no written explanation) are not easily understood and difficult to follow.

Easy to install, works well

Installed within like 10 minutes (that’s with the Wingbar Evo, I guess with other racks it could take longer). Used it to transport a large kayak on the highway and felt very secure.

Yes, it seems solid and does a good stable job

Kayak hauling