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#5 in Kayak Roof Racks

Yakima ShowDown

Name: Yakima ShowDown
Brand: Yakima
Rating: 8.5 (1 reviews)

Yakima

$550.00 – $650.00

Side-loading assist rack that tilts down 26 inches below bar height and supports 45 pounds of a boat's weight during the lift. Carries kayaks up to 80 pounds or SUPs up to 34.5 inches wide.

8.5

Excellent

Consensus

Our Analysis

Ranked #5 based on expert reviews, user sentiment, and value analysis.

Score Breakdown

Expert Score

8.4

User Sentiment

8.7

Value Score

8.3

Complaint Risk

9.0

Freshness

8.9

Community

8.1

Availability

8.8

Pros

Load-assist at 200 dollars less than Hullavator
Also carries stand-up paddleboards
Integrated cam straps stay attached

Cons

Assist struts are weaker than Thule's gas springs
Tall vehicles still require a step stool

Don't buy this if…

Don't choose it for boats over 80 pounds, because the assist mechanism is not rated for big pedal-drive fishing kayaks.

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Yakima ShowDown

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