Roof Bar Rack Pad for SUP Kayak Surfboard & Canoe - 2 long pads 737mm

The 4 Ruk roof bars I had bought in 2015 needed replacing as they had faded and been pecked at by birds. So in February I bought 4 more, which were fine at first, but have already faded, as s hown on left of photo. Now I have replaced the car with a silver one - which does match the faded bars, but is wider. So I ordered a further set, and found that they now come as two long bars rather than 4 short ones, despite the picture showing 4. It's very confusing.

I can't be too harsh as these are an incredibly good price, and for someone who does less miles they might well be OK. But for me, I found they weathered quite quickly. The colour of the material faded to grey within a few months and, at around a year (I think), the outer material of the front pad actually wore through and then pretty much disintegrated altogether leaving the inner foam exposed which in turn began to wear away. I use GUL wide roof pads now which I am finding much more hard-wearing - leaving them on going through drive-thru car washes and everything and they still look pretty much the same as when I bought them.If you plan to put these on your roof ONLY when actually transporting your kayak or SUP about I think they will do just fine. But if, like me, you want a pad to just leave up there 24/7 365, ready to be used whenever, then I'd recommend spending a bit extra for the GUL equivalent

Quite flimsy and not long enough

Finally got around to replacing my pipe insulation with a proper set of roof rack pads for my kayak. Very pleased with these which have a secure taping system meaning they stay padded side up. Look robust enough to last for a few years. Given suitable ratcheting down the kayak no longer bounces and doesn't slew. Can thoroughly recommend.

Great.

Dont understand this product at all. its got closed ends at both sides of the cover so you cant fit it over the roof bars without having to cut at least one end. Had to cut to fix which totally ruins the look of it

my husband bought these to support our kayak - easy to fit and do the job well

They look good and do the job well